Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (Systems Power Engineer)

Job Code: 20780

Job Location: Herndon, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

Our world-class expertise in connecting space, airborne, ground and sea-based platforms with secure, real-time data drives our communications business in addressing the heightened global demand for advanced solutions.  As a prime contractor, we are a key integrator in state-of-the-art maritime platforms.  Our machinery control and integrated bridge solutions are found in a wide range of naval vessels around the world.  We embrace innovative and progressive ideas to advance our products for our customers across the globe. We are searching for a Power Systems Engineer at our C5 Systems - Herndon, VA location.

• Design, support, and integration of Electrical Power and Propulsion Systems
• Perform / support studies and analyses relevant to Electrical Power and Propulsion systems (e.g. harmonic analyses and electrical system transient analyses).
• Perform trade studies relating to Electrical Power and Propulsion Systems
• Assist in design activities (integration and operation) relating to motors, variable frequency drives, generators, transformers, switchboards, and power management systems
• Assist in preparation of RFI and RFP responses relating to Integrated Power and Propulsion Systems
• Review and comment on supplier technical data, drawings, and technical procedures.
• Write, review, and provide inputs to equipment test and trials documentation.
• Support inspection and test of Electrical Power and Propulsion System installation including:
• Equipment installation
• Equipment light-off
• Trials and acceptance trials support
• Support the effort as necessary in the review and refinement of L3Harris developed propulsion equipment performance.
• Support Propulsion system design reviews
• Function as the L3Harris point of contact for technical issues related to propulsion systems and ship integration.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering and or significant project and system architecture experience in relevant areas to L3Harris current and future Naval business strategy.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.
• 6+ years prior satisfactory experience as a power/propulsion engineer working with shipyards and interfacing with engineers and management at all levels. Navy or related military experience is a strong desire.
• Strong background in power systems, electrical circuits and control systems.
• Supervisory experience and the ability to mentor, train, and motivate people to excel individually and as a team in a fast paced, context switching work environment is preferable.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Expert knowledge of ships propulsion systems and Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) design components of naval ship systems.
• Electrical and mechanical integration experience for military environments requiring environmental qualifications.
• Working knowledge of MIL-SPECS, DOD regulations and practices, and Classification society rules and regulations.  Familiarity with spreadsheet programs and their use.
• Well versed in Microsoft project management tools, CAD, VISIO, and Microsoft office applications.