Job Title: Chief Optical Systems Engineer (Active US Secret Clearance Required)

　　Job Code: 2018

　　Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

　　Job Description:

　　L3Harris Corporation is see king an Optical Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) with electro-optical space domain awareness experience to join our team. The CSE will provide engineering oversight in support of United State Space Force (USSF) ground-based Space Domain Awareness optical sensor systems. The oversight will be primarily for the Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) . The CSE directly supports the Program Manager and acts as the technical interface to the customer. Additionally, the CSE leads a multi-discipline product line that supports maintenance and upgrades of hardware (telescope, sensors, architecture/infrastructure), communications, cyber, and image processing and mission softwar e. The ideal candidate will have experience in the space surveillance domain and have a good understanding of the systems and algorithmic processes utilized to detect and track space objects with ground-based sensors

　　Essential Functions:

　　Manage technical subject matter experts through regular interactions, development of technical documentation and coordinating design review activities

　　Interact with engineering teams and customer to identify problems, perform failure analysis to root cause, and develop solutions to correct deficiencies

　　Prepare and brief technical presentations at informal and formal meetings

　　Support the development of technological concepts which improve system performance and mission capabilities

　　Use modeling and simulation analyses to support design validation and mission benefit analyses

　　Perform research, studies, and analyses in support of Optical Telescope projects

　　Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts to enhance mission operations

　　Analyze life cycle cost impacts of design alternatives

　　Provide technical peer review of key deliverables and milestones

　　Perform functional analysis, detailed trade studies and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications

　　Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

　　Qualifications :

　　Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

　　Familiarity with electro-optical sensors used to detect and track space objects

　　Active DoD Secret Clearance

　　Preferred Additional Skills:

　　Active TS clearance

　　Experience with requirements analysis and design within projects

　　3 years of exp erience in a technical leadership role

　　Direct experience with electro-optical system architectures

　　Familiarity with performing physics-based system modeling, analysis, and algorithm development

　　Experience performing Systems Engineering processes and tasks

　　Experience writing specifications, design, ConOps, and Interface Control Documents

　　Strong coordination and organization skills with a focus on details

　　Communication and excellent presentation skills is a must

　　Advanced degree

　　Experience supporting DoD/government customers a plus

　　Familiarity with Agile development principles

　　Familiarity with space mission operations

　　Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and MATLAB to analyze data

　　Flexibility to travel for customer purposes, with possible foreign travel

　　Experience in MBSE/SysML modeling

　　Familiarity with DOORS or equivalent requirements management software

　　In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $106,500- $197,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

　　The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close 02/19/2024.

　　L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.