Scientist, Systems Engineering

Job Title: Scientist, Systems Engineering 

Job Code:  36589
Job Location: Clifton, New Jersey

Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The position will perform the roles and responsibilities of a Scientist, Systems Engineering (Level 6), supporting programs across the Electronic Warfare (EW) Division in the Spectrum Superiority (S2) Sector.  The Systems Engineering Lead must have experience with Electronic System Design and leading the HW/SW/FW development efforts for EW or ELINT applications and solving complex problems.

The Systems Engineering Lead will define and drive organizational level solutions The position will also support program level execution across the EW business areas.  Up to 10% travel may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Subject matter expert in Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) systems
• Understand customer mission, customer sets, drives technical strategy within the portfolio
• Leads requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing agile product systems and software development and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality
• Leads the execution of rapid learning cycles in requirements development, design, build, integration & test and verification & validation in a design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability environment.
• Eliminate technical roadblocks for product and program development
• Develops, tracks, and presents technical performance metrics
• Improves upon existing Systems Engineering processes 
• Oversees trade studies on a variety of systems and components 
• Oversees design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground, and flight test 
• Oversees simulations and other analyses to predict system performance in various environments 
• Represents programs as the lead engineering interface to customers 
• Formulates and presents results during internal and external program meetings.
• Develop, mentor, and motivate systems engineers to peak performance 
• Must be able to effectively interface with portfolio management, program management, and customers 
• Works with Program Managers and SE Program Leads to perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.
• Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies.
• Participate in proposal activities by approving both cost and technical estimates.
• Ability to lift to 20 lbs 

Qualifications:

• Active DoD secret clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Competency making decisions with imperfect and incomplete information.
• Experience with requirements management, and requirements management tools.
• System-level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration and test of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces.
• Multi-domain knowledge, in particular systems, software, and firmware.
• Experience with integration and test planning.
• Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System
• Experience with Labview, Python and Matlab.
• Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products.
• Experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
• Experience leading a team to complete assigned program tasking.
• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $153,000 - $284,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 

#LI-CS3

#LI-JD3