Sr Specialist, Systems Engineer; Optical Space Systems

Sr Specialist, Systems Engineer (Optical Space Systems)

Job Title:

Sr Specialist, Systems Engineer (Optical Space Systems)

Location:

Wilmington, MA

Job Code: 29925

Job Schedule:

9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants.

L3

Harris Technologies is a trusted disruptor in the defense industry, delivering end‑to‑end technology solutions that connect the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The Sr Specialist, Systems Engineer will support the Agile

EO Systems Engineering department, which develops space‑based, small aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control. The role requires technical analysis, specifications management, design review, and document generation, with additional responsibilities in test and design verification, requirements sell‑off, and end‑item data package (EIDP) generation.

• 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 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, identifying and solving 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 6 years of relevant space‑based EO/IR systems engineering work experience. A graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 4+ years experience in electro‑optics, including experience with optical design, sensors, detectors, and imaging systems.
• 4+ years experience working with engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DOD TS/SCI security clearance.

• Holds an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering, including knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design.
• Experience in leading technical teams, managing projects, and coordinating cross‑functional engineering activities.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification, are a plus.
• Proficient in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, and SysML.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical…