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L3Harris Technologies · 2 days ago

Sr. Specialist/Lead, Integration/Test Engineering Electro Optical

Wilmington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $222K/yr

6+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry, dedicated to delivering end-to-end technology solutions for national security. The Lead, Integration & Test Engineer will develop and integrate advanced electro-optical systems for space applications, manage project teams, and ensure compliance with specifications and mission requirements.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and integrate advanced electro-optical systems for space-based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements

Lead a project team of engineers, overseeing and ensuring technical execution of projects. Coordinate with program leadership to develop a technical plan and path forward for program execution

Manage major subcontract cost, schedule, and performance and oversee the overall Mission Payload Flight AI&T (Assembly, Integration, and Test) activities

Design, plan, and execute test procedures for electro-optical components and systems. Analyze test data to validate system performance against requirements. Identify and troubleshoot issues, propose corrective actions, and implement solutions

Define, manage, and maintain system and sub-system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation

Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, work instructions, test reports, and anomaly reports

Develop and evaluate trade studies to support decision-making processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers, to ensure alignment and project success

Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful system integration and test

Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Prepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to non-technical professionals

Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance test methodologies and system integration practices

Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their development and growth within the team

Qualification

Electro-optical systemsSystem integrationOptical testing techniquesModel-Based Systems EngineeringProject managementTechnical documentationProcess improvementTroubleshootingTrade studiesRegulatory complianceSpace systems engineeringNASA standards familiarityEngineering software toolsCommunication skillsTeam leadershipMentorshipCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and 6-9 years of relevant space-based EO/IR systems engineering work experience. Alternatively, a graduate degree with a minimum of 4-7 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10-13 years of prior related experience

Secret or Top Secret Clearance

7 years' experience optical and electro-optical testing techniques and equipment including experience with optical design, sensors, detectors, and imaging systems

7 years' system integration processes and best practices. Familiarity with space environment considerations and testing protocols

Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) is required

Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB

Preferred

Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering, including knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design. Familiarity with NASA-STD-1540 and/or NASA-STD-7002

Experience in leading technical teams, managing projects and competing priorities, and coordinating cross-functional engineering activities

Proficient in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and traditional systems engineering tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, and SysML