Entry Level Software Engineer Sign On Bonus Jobs in Worcester, MA

Job Title: Lead, Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer : Sign-on bonus ($30K max)

Job Code: 39341

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Sign-On Bonus: A sign-on bonus of up to $30K may be included as part of an offer package for this level

Job Description: 

During its 120-year history, L3Harris has transformed communications and information technology. L3Harris is a proven leader in tactical communications, geospatial systems and services, air traffic management, environmental solutions, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence. From ocean to orbit and everywhere in between, we provide mission-critical solutions to connect, inform and protect the world.

On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don't work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: we work here because we know what - and who - we're protecting! From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform - we're making the world a safer place!

L3Harris Space Superiority group has an opening for a Lead, Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Wilmington, MA. The individual will work in a fast-paced environment  significantly diverse assignments and a collaborative team setting.

The L3Harris AgileEO Systems Engineering department is seeking a systems engineer to join our team and support one of our newer programs.  AgileEO specializes in space-based, small aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control.  The successful candidate will support the program technical leads (Lead or Chief Systems Engineer, IPT Lead) by performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents.  Additional responsibilities include supporting the test and design verification, requirements sell off, end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.

Essential Functions: 

• Coordinate with program leadership to develop a technical plan and path forward for program execution.
• System Design and Integration: Develop and integrate advanced electro-optical systems for space-based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance in the areas of systems engineering, including architecture development, requirements analysis, and verification and validation (V&V).
• Requirements Management: Define, manage, and maintain system and sub-system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Modeling and Simulation: Conduct modeling and simulation activities to predict system performance and behavior under various operational scenarios.
• Project Execution: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation.
• Documentation and Reporting: Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system specifications, design descriptions, test plans, and test reports.
• Customer Requirements: Translate the voice of the customer into system level requirements and evaluate alternative solutions to establish preliminary system designs.
• Trade Studies: Develop and evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness to support decision-making processes. Identify and solve problems using logical engineering thought processes.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers, to ensure alignment and project success.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Training and Mentoring: Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their development and growth within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and 9 years of relevant space-based EO/IR systems engineering work experience. A graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) is required
• 5+ years experience in electro-optics, including experience with optical design, sensors, detectors, and imaging systems
• 4+ years experience working with engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Holds an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering, including knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design
• Experience in leading technical teams, managing projects, and coordinating cross-functional engineering activities
• Relevant professional certifications, such as INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification, are a plus
• Proficient in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA and SysML
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of tackling complex engineering challenges
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals

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 $127,500.00 - $236,500.00. 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.