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L3Harris Technologies · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Scientist - Systems Engineering - Program Chief Engineer - Ashburn - Secret

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

13+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry, dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent. The Sr. Scientist - Systems Engineering will support technical execution of a fast-paced unmanned air vehicle program, providing leadership and direction across multiple technical aspects of the program.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expert technical leadership, maintain customer communications, and be a technical authority representative for the PASM program

Understand customer mission, customer sets, drive technical strategy within the Systems Engineering Organization

Must be able to effectively interface with program management and customers

Lead / Supports new pursuits for the organization to include all phases of campaigns and proposal processes, serve as a technical leader for new pursuits

Support/develop Technical Roadmaps within the organization

Drives to ensure adoption of common architecture frameworks and prevent unique product implementation at proposal phase/concept design within the portfolio

Identifies opportunities for engineering improvements (e3) for people, process, and tools within the organization

Must have a strong set of core competencies including Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking / Planning, Communication, IPT / Cross Functional Behavior, Accountability, Critical Thinking, and the highest level of Ethical Conduct

Air Vehicle or Unmanned Air Vehicle System mastery level knowledge

Qualification

Systems EngineeringUnmanned Air Vehicle SystemsTechnical LeadershipAerospace SystemsEarned Value ManagementDigital EngineeringCyber SecurityCoachingTeam LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingMentoringMulti-disciplinary CollaborationPresentation Skills

Required

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

Active Secret Security Clearance

Preferred

Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products

Experience integrating typical payloads like sensors or communications into air vehicles

Experience leading a team to complete assigned program tasking

Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System

Experience in unmanned aircraft or guided weapon systems

Experience with proposal development including generating basis of estimates

Experience in development of use cases 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)

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineer, or related Engineering discipline

Master's in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering

Experience leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team (spanning systems, software, firmware, hardware, mechanical, etc.)

Familiarity with IBM Rational DOORs or other requirements traceability tools

Familiarity with the future mission of the customer(s) with respect to Unmanned Platforms

Experience in the Digital Engineering, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), and System Simulation

Thorough understanding of Cyber Security best practices

Competency making decisions with imperfect and incomplete information

Demonstrated ability to deliver and sustain measurable results

Ability to coach, mentor and build relationships with external organizations

Ability to obtain higher level security clearance if needed

Extensive experience in an Engineering leadership role, such as: Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

Experience or knowledge in the L3Harris and DoD Engineering processes

Experience interfacing with DoD customers, understanding needs and managing expectations

Experience on large scale Hardware / Software Engineering development efforts

Experience on large scale Hardware Environmental Qualification testing efforts

Experience in manufacturing on large scale efforts

Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and concise manner, including executive presentations, Program updates with internal & external stakeholders, etc