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L3Harris Technologies · 2 hours ago

Senior Scientist, Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, dedicated to delivering end-to-end technology solutions for national security. The Senior Scientist, Systems Engineer will provide strategic technical leadership, engaging with customers and internal teams to define requirements, develop solutions, and support business development initiatives.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Interpretation of customers’ mission needs with a focus on identifying mission gaps and addressable market

Advocates customer critical needs to internal stakeholders

Builds business cases and manages discretionary resources

Roadmaps organic technology, discretionary funding, external partner capabilities, and customer funded studies to build new business opportunities

Performs technical and management competitive assessments to clearly communicate why and how the new business opportunities provide value to L3Harris and the customer

Evaluates customer and operational needs to help define and coordinate high level system performance, physical, functional, and program interface requirements

Synthesis and life cycle ownership of mission architecture

Generation of the initial Concept of Operations (CONOPS) or Operational Descriptions Document (ODD)

Generation of initial system architecture views; decomposing opportunity to addressable configuration items in a compressive value chain framework

Leads the development of appropriate solutions to customer needs

Demonstrates broad and deep technical knowledge; accesses Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as needed

Determines whether requirements can be met with existing capabilities/designs or if new design requirements must be developed

Leads and coordinates various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture

Assess and provide direction for make/buy decisions and selection of strategic suppliers

Establishes the technology integration or migration strategies

Leads and perform trade studies required to make both tactical and strategic technical decisions for pursuit

Provides technical coordination between customer, industry, and internal engineering groups to articulate technical issues

Prepares and presents technical information that addresses specific subjects of interest

Analyzes and develops recommendations to resolve contractual technical issues

Maintains a macro view of L3Harris' existing and emerging technologies

Leads and coordinates pursuit activities such as technical baseline reviews, request for input (RFI) responses, request for proposal (RFP) responses, and white papers

Qualification

RF EngineeringSatellite CommunicationsCyber Mission ExperienceTechnical Business DevelopmentIP NetworkingCloud InfrastructureAI ToolsSemiconductor R&DIntegrated PhotonicsAutonomous WorkCommunicationTeam Collaboration

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

15 years' experience in RF Engineering including ideation, analysis of alternatives, and link budgets

15 years' experience in Satellite SME with expertise in multi-orbit communications over a wide range of frequencies (5G/LTE, L, S, Ka and Ku bands) and the ability to develop and implement SDR solutions for satellite communications

10 years' experience in offensive and defensive Cyber mission experience with the ability to identify core mission gaps and influence customer solution space

10 years of proven technical business development skills winning DoD/Government programs or CRAD

Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Preferred

Experience with IP networking, routing, and switching

Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and services, including storage, computing, and networking

Experience with securing communication links and data

Experience with AI tools and frameworks for developing intelligent systems and automating processes

Understanding of regulatory requirements for satellite communications with experience in obtaining necessary licenses and ensuring compliance

Demonstrated entrepreneurial success

Demonstrated quick reaction technical team leadership experience

Experience analyzing, developing, and integrating electronic systems in areas such as remote sensing, aerospace payloads, mission computing, communications, networking, robotics, and cyber / electronic warfare

Experience working with and for Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC) — both domestic and international

In-depth knowledge of semiconductor R&D and supply chain

Extensive knowledge of integrated photonics, MEMS, RF systems, and quantum sensors

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excels in communication, adeptly translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Experience with functional and physical architecture development

Experience collaborating in a team environment

Ability to work autonomously and with others to resolve technical issues