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Job Title: Scientist - Systems Engineering
Job Code:  28197
Job Location:  Ashburn, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants 


Job Description:
The Scientist - Systems Engineering, Program Chief Engineer for the Precision Attack Strike Munition (PASM) will be responsible for supporting technical execution of a fast paced unmanned air vehicle program for long range launch effects, located in Ashburn, VA. The scope of the program includes development, manufacturing, and qualification of the system. The Scientist position will report to the Chief Engineer of the Agile Development Division within the Airborne Combat Systems sector.

The Scientist - Systems Engineering, Program Chief Engineer responsibilities will include providing technical direction to all the programs in the Radar portfolio, leading the architecture implementation of current pursuits, supporting customer briefings on the current programs and additionally on new technology and where it can be applied.  The position involves close collaboration with other L3H programs to ensure commonality in system designs and opportunity for growth where possible. The position will also provide coaching and development for the engineering staff on the program.


Essential Functions:
•    Provide subject matter expert technical leadership, maintain customer communications, and be a technical authority representative for the PASM program
•    Understand customer mission, customer sets, drive technical strategy within the Systems Engineering Organization
•    Must be able to effectively interface with program management and customers
•    Lead / Supports new pursuits for the organization to include all phases of campaigns and proposal processes, serve as a technical leader for new pursuits.
•    Support/develop Technical Roadmaps within the organization
•    Drives to ensure adoption of common architecture frameworks and prevent unique product implementation at proposal phase/concept design within the portfolio
•    Identifies opportunities for engineering improvements (e3) for people, process, and tools within the organization
•    Must have a strong set of core competencies including Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking / Planning, Communication, IPT / Cross Functional Behavior, Accountability, Critical Thinking, and the highest level of Ethical Conduct.
•    Air Vehicle or Unmanned Air Vehicle System mastery level knowledge

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
•    Active Secret Security Clearance, US Citizenship

Preferred Additional Skills:
•    Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products
•    Experience integrating typical payloads like sensors or communications into air vehicles
•    Experience leading a team to complete assigned program tasking
•    Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System
•    Experience in unmanned aircraft or guided weapon systems
•    Experience with proposal development including generating basis of estimates
•    Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations 
•    Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
•    Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineer, or related Engineering discipline
•    Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering
•    Experience leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team (spanning systems, software, firmware, hardware, mechanical, etc.)
•    Familiarity with IBM Rational DOORs or other requirements traceability tools
•    Familiarity with the future mission of the customer(s) with respect to Unmanned Platforms
•    Experience in the Digital Engineering, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), and System Simulation 
•    Thorough understanding of Cyber Security best practices 
•    Competency making decisions with imperfect and incomplete information
•    Demonstrated ability to deliver and sustain measurable results 
•    Ability to coach, mentor and build relationships with external organizations 
•    Ability to obtain higher level security clearance if needed
•    Extensive experience in an Engineering leadership role, such as: Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
•    Experience or knowledge in the L3Harris and DoD Engineering processes
•    Experience interfacing with DoD customers, understanding needs and managing expectations 
•    Experience on large scale Hardware / Software Engineering development efforts 
•    Experience on large scale Hardware Environmental Qualification testing efforts 
•    Experience in manufacturing on large scale efforts
•    Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and concise manner, including executive presentations, Program updates with internal & external stakeholders, etc

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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