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About L3Harris
L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.
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Specialist, Systems Engineering (Mission Protection) (TS/SCI w Poly) serves as a Senior Specialist on a high-visibility national security program focused on protecting space, cyber, and ground systems. The role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats to ensure the survivability of U.S. assets in contested environments. Key responsibilities include conducting mission protection assessments, developing threat models, creating Concept of Operations documents, and managing risk frameworks. The individual will collaborate with mission planners and stakeholders to integrate countermeasure strategies throughout the system lifecycle while participating in red/blue team exercises and tabletop scenarios. Required skills include expertise in threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and risk management. Preferred technical competencies include orbital mechanics knowledge, System Tool Kit (STK) Level 2/3 or Orbit Determination Tool Kit (ODTK) certifications, and experience supporting Weapons and Tactics teams to ensure mission assurance.
Electronic Warfare
RF Systems
Signal Characterization
MATLAB
Python
System Development Lifecycle
Verification and Validation
Modeling and Simulation
Hardware/Software Integration
Data Analysis
Threat Modeling