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Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer – Sign-on Bonus
L3Harris Technologies. Support development of image and video processing algorithm solutions for space-based infrared systems .
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support development of image and video processing algorithm solutions for space-based infrared systems
- Perform performance analyses of image and video processing algorithms for system-level trade studies
- Support systems engineering trade studies, CONOP development, and modeling/simulation efforts
- Work alongside embedded software and firmware teams optimizing and implementing algorithms for space-based systems
- Develop and improve instrument documentation, processes, and test procedures
- Support concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various system levels
- Support requirements traceability and development of test plans covering requirements
- Support integration and testing of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software
- Develop technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans and procedures, and test conformance to specifications
- Support verification of compliance with requirements and validation of performance behavior
- Become a subject matter expert in the relevant area
- Define system requirements, support sensor and payload performance analysis, and mature technical solutions from concept through test and validation
- Develop and assess detection and tracking approaches, support algorithm design and refinement, and execute sensor calibration and verification activities
- Collaborate with hardware, software, modeling and simulation, and test teams
- Support technical reviews, risk reduction efforts, and translation of mission needs into actionable engineering requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or a Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
- Eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
- Experience with infrared or electro-optical sensing systems, space or missile defense mission applications, systems engineering processes, and performance assessment methods
- Experience with spacecraft, satellite, or other complex aerospace system development with responsibility at the subsystem, system, or vehicle level
- Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end-to-end systems, including EO/IR, RF, or space payload and spacecraft bus subsystems
- Experience with requirements management, interface control, system integration, verification and validation, and technical baseline management
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management tools, and configuration management processes
- Experience developing embedded software/firmware
- Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation
- Experience with estimating and managing costs
- Familiarity with program management, cost account management, and integrated product teams
- Active security clearance preferred
- Proficient in Python preferred
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional engineering teams, communicate technical issues clearly to leadership, and support execution in a multi-site development environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Sign-on bonus of up to $25K may be included as part of an offer package
- 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities