Lead, Electro-Optical; EO Systems Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Lead, Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer

Job Code: 33196

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

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Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Overview of the Space Superiority group opening for a Lead, Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Wilmington, MA. The individual will work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting.

• Coordinate with program leadership to develop a technical plan and path forward for program execution.
• System Design and Integration:
  Develop and integrate advanced electro-optical systems for space-based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements.
• Technical Leadership:
  Provide technical leadership and guidance in the areas of systems engineering, including architecture development, requirements analysis, and verification and validation (V&V).
• Requirements Management:
  Define, manage, and maintain system and sub-system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Modeling and Simulation:
  Conduct modeling and simulation activities to predict system performance and behavior under various operational scenarios.
• Project Execution:
  Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system specifications, design descriptions, test plans, and test reports.
• Customer Requirements:
  Translate the voice of the customer into system level requirements and evaluate alternative solutions to establish preliminary system designs.
• Trade Studies:
  Develop and evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness to support decision-making processes. Identify and solve problems using logical engineering thought processes.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers, to ensure alignment and project success.
• Standards Compliance:
  Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Training and Mentoring:
  Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their development and growth within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and 9 years of relevant space-based EO/IR systems engineering work experience. A 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.
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) is required
• 6+ years experience in electro-optics, including experience with optical design, sensors, detectors, and imaging systems
• 6+ years experience working with engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance

• Holds an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Demonstrated…