Systems Engineer - Space Systems

Job Title: Systems Engineer-Space Systems

Job Code:

21259

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN to support a growing missile warning/missile defense business. The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with the design, development, integration, and testing of ground segment software solutions that support the operation and data processing of remote sensing payloads

L3Harris is looking for Systems Engineers to help design the next generation of space systems as well as improve current on orbit systems.

Essential Functions:

Support systems engineering trade studies, CONOP development, and modeling/simulation efforts.

Support the design and development of software architectures that meet mission requirements and constraints.

Support on-orbit anomaly resolution, telemetry analysis, test report generation, on-orbit FSW and firmware update

Coordinate with system architects and hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of the ground software with other system components

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

Support engineering in the verification of compliance to requirements and validate performance behavior

Utilize work experience to become Subject Matter Expert in the relative area

Obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with software development languages such as C/C++, Python, or Java

Experience as part of a multi-discipline technical team

Knowledge of development and implementation of ground software systems for space-based remote sensors

Knowledge of spacecraft interfaces for payloads

Inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team

Collaboration across all levels of leadership

With general direction or supervision in a demanding environment

Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation

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

Knowledge of satellite communication protocols and standards.

Familiarity with geospatial information systems (GIS) and data visualization tools

Familiarity with program management, cost account management, integrated product teams

DoD Security Clearance

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.