Job Title: Sr Scientist, Systems Engineer (Enterprise Space Vehicle Software)
Job Code: 13170
Job Location: Remote or Palm Bay, FL or Rochester, NY or Fort Wayne, IN or San Diego, CA or Colorado Springs, CO
Job Description:
L3Harris' Space and Airborne Systems seeks an Enterprise Space Vehicle (SV) Software Engineer to join our growing team. The individual in this position will be serve as an Enterprise SV Software Engineer Lead across the Space Sector at L3Harris, responsible for the technical strategy, execution and mentoring of SV Software Engineers. This includes all phases of the program lifecycle: Capture and Proposal, Program Execution and Operations. The Enterprise SV Software Engineer will be responsible for leading teams of SV software engineers through the product life cycle activities ranging from initial requirements and architectures, design and development, integration and test and operations. The role will include occasional direct support to Programs and Customers to ensure execution activities of all functional disciplines for existing portfolio programs and new pursuits.
Essential Functions:
Establish and standardize SV level Software engineering activities for all phases of the program life cycle
Develop processes for standardizing SV level software requirements derivation and flow down
Develop guidelines for SV level software trade studies, common analyses and integration activities tailorable for each mission area and program
Review program SV level software engineering work products for consistency
Support major technical reviews and failure investigations as an Independent Reviewer
Mentor and train program SV level Software Engineers
Hold monthly working group meetings across program SV level software engineers to share lessons learned, best practices, ongoing concerns/issues, and potential opportunities
Ensure engineering excellence on executing programs through consistent and repeatable SV level software engineering integration activities across the Sector
25% travel as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
High level of prior experience in following areas:
Space Vehicle software performance analysis such as processor and memory utilization, data sizing and flows, etc.
Integrated Space Vehicle Software CSCIs for end-to-end mission performance
Internal and external software interface management
Space vehicle fault management architectures and design
Leading both internal and external supplier engineering teams
Software/Firmware integration with hardware, testing, and troubleshooting
Preferred Additional Skills:
Test bed and simulator design process
Well versed in fleshing out physical and functional interface details such as data formats and software protocols
Familiarity with SW engineering processes such as Agile/Waterfall, DevSecOps, Cont Integration as well as SW development related to embedded/RT/architecture patterns
Well versed in functions, responsibilities and interconnectivities between SV SW, Ground SW, Test SW and Operations SW
Familiarity with Digital Engineering and MBSE tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA
Strong track record of executing all phases of space vehicle programs (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, operations, etc.)
System-level requirements verification including allocation, flow down, analysis, testing, & demonstration
Ability to make risk-based decisions balancing technical, cost and schedule
Familiarity with ConOp development
Accustomed to leading technical engagement with internal and external customers in formal presentations as well as informal table-top discussions
Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors
Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills demonstrated by related work experience
Strong coordination and organization skills with a focus on details
Strong track record of leading software engineering teams through all phases of a space program; pursuits and proposal, design and development, integration and test, and operations
Experience in mentoring and growing technical staff
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $153,500 - $285,500. 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.
The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close October 31, 2024.
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.
