Lead, Systems Engineer - Missile Defense Detection Algorithms jobs in United States
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L3Harris Technologies · 3 days ago

Lead, Systems Engineer - Missile Defense Detection Algorithms

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting high-performing talent in the defense industry. The role involves leading the development of image and video processing algorithms for missile defense systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and contributing to technical specifications and integration efforts.

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Responsibilities

Lead/support development of image and video processing algorithm solutions for space based EO/IR systems
Lead/support analysis of image and video processing algorithms in support of system level trade studies, requirement compliance and system characterization. Perform modeling & simulation activities to accurately model Earth observing EO/IR systems in LEO, MEO, and GEO
Support systems engineering trade studies, CONOP development, and modeling/simulation efforts
Implement custom and OpenCV-based image/video processing algorithms in FPGAs, GPUs, or embedded systems
Perform rapid complex trade studies assessing a variety of algorithms to achieve optimal performance. Comfortable using tools such as NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, CV2, CUDA
Familiar with Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) imagery and phenomenology
Develop and improve instrument documentation, processes, and test procedures
Support concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system
Support requirements traceability and development of test plans to cover requirements
Support integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software
Provide support to engineering in developing technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans and procedures, and test conformance to specifications

Qualification

PythonC/C++Image/Video ProcessingVHDLFPGAGPUEmbedded SystemsModeling & SimulationMathematicsPhysicsInter-personal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
5+ years experience in Python, C/C++, or VHDL
Professional experience implementing image/video processing algorithms in FPGAs, GPUs, or embedded systems
Active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred

Strong background in mathematics or physics
Experience developing embedded software / firmware
Ability to read/write C/C++ software
Inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team
Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership
Able to work with general direction or supervision in a demanding environment
Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/Python)
Experience with estimating and managing costs
Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end to end systems in areas such as EO/IR, RF, or space payload and spacecraft bus subsystems
Familiarity with program management, cost account management, integrated product teams

Company

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
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Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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