Lead, Systems Engineer - UAV Propulsion

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering - UAV Propulsion

Job Code: 37173

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

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

Job Description:

As the Lead, Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for hardware and software requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, management, verification, and validation of technical products and systems with an emphasis on propulsion subsystem development, analysis, and testing for unmanned aircraft. Primary responsibilities for this role include being the primary interface for critical suppliers, evaluating and testing propulsion subsystems, conducting data analyses, and interfacing with the vehicle design team for integration.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies.

Essential Functions:

• Support development of propulsion subsystem, providing technical guidance to internal engineers as well as external suppliers.


• Help perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.


• Create analyses that support system integration and engineering test efforts of propulsion systems.


• Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies.


• Perform trade studies on a variety of systems and components.


• Analyze data from ground, chamber and flight test efforts.


• Present results during internal and external program meetings.


• Responsible for requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems.


• Participate in proposal activities both cost and technical.

• Obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required.


• Lifting up to 20 lbs.


• 10% travel may be required.

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related engineering experience.


• System level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options.


• Experience being involved in system integration, engineering testing, and system performance characterization.


• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products.


• Strong knowledge of jet engine design, fuel system design, incompressible fluids modeling. 


• Exposure to/experience with engine or fuel system testing.


• Experience leading a small team to complete assigned program tasking.


• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering.


• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, LabView, Python, or C/C++/C#.


• 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 to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.


• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).


• Experience using Microsoft Office products.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is Min $127,500.00 - $236,500.00 Max. 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.

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