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L3Harris Technologies · 1 week ago

Senior Scientist, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Power)

Palm Bay, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $335K/yr

13+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry focused on delivering innovative technology solutions for national security. They are seeking a Senior Scientist, Space Vehicle Power Systems Engineer to lead technical strategy and execution for space vehicle power engineering across multiple programs, while mentoring and developing engineering teams. This role involves overseeing all phases of the program lifecycle, ensuring engineering excellence and supporting customer needs.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish and standardize SV level Power engineering activities for all phases of the program life cycle

Develop processes for standardizing SV level requirements derivation and flow down

Develop guidelines for SV level trade studies, common analyses and integration activities tailorable for each mission area and program

Review program SV level power engineering work products for consistency

Support major technical reviews and failure investigations as an Independent Reviewer

Mentor and train program SV level Power Engineers

Hold monthly working group meetings across program SV level power engineer to share lessons learned, best practices, ongoing concerns/issues, and potential opportunities

Ensure engineering excellence on executing programs through consistent and repeatable SV level power engineering activities across the Sector

25% travel as required

Qualification

Space Vehicle power analysisPower interface managementPower/Firmware integrationLeading power engineering teamsActive TS/SCI clearanceTest bed designSW engineering processesDigital Engineering toolsSystem-level requirements verificationAnalytical skillsCoordinationOrganizationCommunication skillsMentoring technical staff

Required

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience

High level of prior experience in following areas: Space Vehicle power performance analysis such as processor and memory utilization, data sizing and flows, etc

High level of prior experience in following areas: Integrated Space Vehicle Power CSCIs for end-to-end mission performance

High level of prior experience in following areas: Internal and external power interface management

High level of prior experience in following areas: Space vehicle fault management architectures and design

High level of prior experience in following areas: Leading both internal and external supplier power engineering teams

High level of prior experience in following areas: Power/Firmware integration with hardware, testing, and troubleshooting

Preferred

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Test bed and simulator design process

Well versed in fleshing out physical and functional interface details such as data formats and power protocols

Familiarity with SW engineering processes such as Agile/Waterfall, DevSecOps, Cont Integration as well as SW development related to embedded/RT/architecture patterns

Well versed in functions, responsibilities and interconnectivities between SV SW, Ground SW, Test SW and Operations SW

Familiarity with Digital Engineering and MBSE tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA

Strong track record of executing all phases of space vehicle programs (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, operations, etc.)

System-level requirements verification including allocation, flow down, analysis, testing, & demonstration

Ability to make risk-based decisions balancing technical, cost and schedule

Familiarity with ConOp development

Accustomed to leading technical engagement with internal and external customers in formal presentations as well as informal table-top discussions

Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors

Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills demonstrated by related work experience

Strong coordination and organization skills with a focus on details

Strong track record of leading power engineering teams through all phases of a space program; pursuits and proposal, design and development, integration and test, and operations

Experience in mentoring and growing technical staff