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L3Harris Technologies · 2 weeks ago

Scientist, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Thermal)

Palm Bay, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $278K/yr

10+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, dedicated to delivering technology solutions for national security. They are seeking a Scientist in Systems Engineering with a focus on Space Vehicle Thermal, responsible for leading thermal engineering teams and ensuring engineering excellence across program lifecycles.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish and standardize SV level thermal 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 thermal engineering work products for consistency

Support major technical reviews and failure investigations as an Independent Reviewer

Mentor and train program SV level Thermal Engineers

Hold monthly working group meetings across program SV level thermal 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 thermal engineering activities across the Sector

Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance

Ability to travel as required

Qualification

Space Vehicle thermal analysisThermal interface managementThermal fault managementLeading thermal engineering teamsThermal/Firmware integrationDigital Engineering toolsSystem-level requirements verificationMentoring technical staffRisk-based decision makingAnalyticalTroubleshooting skillsCoordinationCommunication skillsOrganization skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience

Prior experience in following areas: Space Vehicle thermal performance analysis such as vehicle-level thermal capability analyses, thermal backload assessment, radiator sizing

Integrated Space Vehicle Thermal CSCIs for end-to-end mission performance

Internal and external thermal interface management

Space vehicle thermal fault management architectures and design

Leading both internal and external supplier thermal engineering teams

Thermal/Firmware integration with hardware, testing, and troubleshooting

Strong track record of leading thermal 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

Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance

Ability to travel as required

Preferred

TS/SCI preferred

Test bed and simulator design process

Well versed in fleshing out physical and functional interface details such as thermistor read-out, heater electrical requirements, radiative view factor impacts, etc

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