DoD SkillBridge), Specialist, Systems Engineering
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
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Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineer
Job Code: 30227
Job Location: Ashburn, Virginia
Job Schedule: 9/80 (100% on site)
DoD Skill Bridge OpportunityL3
Harris’ DoD Skill Bridge connects transitioning service members to career training opportunities within our organization. We provide valuable civilian work experience through industry‑specific training, certifications, and on‑the‑job experience during the internship to help them prepare for their next mission. This internship is an opportunity for the service member to gain a full understanding of the job position outlined below.
To be eligible for DoD Skill Bridge job opportunities you must be an active member of the U.S. military with 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of separation and have at least 180 continuous days of active service.
Job DescriptionAs the Senior Specialist, Systems Integration Engineer in Ashburn, you will be responsible for providing guidance to other employees and, as an individual contributor, executing hardware and software system integration, system characterization and troubleshooting, and verification and validation of complex systems.
Essential Functions- Individually contributes to hands‑on system integration and testing activities for a complex hardware/software system.
- Learn and contribute during design‑develop‑build‑integration|test‑verification|validation cycles.
- Perform design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground, and flight test.
- Assess, troubleshoot, and develop mitigation strategies for complex system issues.
- Fabricate parts and tools.
- Collaborate across fast‑paced multidisciplinary (mechanical, electrical, specialty engineering) team.
- Run simulation and other analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments.
- Analyze data from design verification test efforts.
- Track and present technical performance results.
- Author or update test plan/procedures, non‑conformance reports, requirements, and other system engineering CDRLs.
- Contribute to trade studies.
- Use Agile PDM, Sunflower, Windchill.
- Maintain DoD security clearances as required.
- Lift up to 20 lbs.
- Other duties as required.
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Experience in unmanned aircraft or guided weapon systems.
- System level experience in design and integration of complex hardware/software systems, defining multiple interfaces and involvement in multiple solution options.
- Hands‑on system integration experience, cross‑discipline engineering, verification and validation testing, and system performance characterization.
- Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in development of integrated hardware/software products.
- Experience integrating typical payloads like sensors or communications into air vehicles.
- Experience in development of use cases and requirements developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations.
- Excellent people skills with experience leading and collaborating in a multi‑disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).
- Experience using Microsoft Office products.
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