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Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineering
Job Code: 38522
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA or Huntsville, AL
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 Missile Solutions segment of L3Harris is a leader in the design, manufacture, and deployment of advanced propulsion and energetics systems, including those for rocket motors. Our customers include the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and other notable agencies and companies domestically and internationally. We are currently seeking a Specialist Systems Engineer to join our team, focused on specifying requirements for propulsion systems.

Candidates interested in applying for this position should have a background in systems engineering and an understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). This role demands meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage projects under general supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specify Requirements: Develop comprehensive system requirements for the specification, design, and verification of propulsion systems, including applicable industry standards.

• Integration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are met during the design and verification phases.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion.

• Communication: Present findings and updates in written reports and oral presentations to stakeholders at various levels.

Essential Job Functions:

• Requirement Development (60%): Develops systems, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems' product development. Responsible for derivation, allocation, and documentation of requirements in requirements databases and specifications. Coordinates requirements and related specification change management with IPT members. Defines and coordinates requirements verification plans with integrated product team members, plans and manages compliance assessment and certification.  These activities will be performed utilizing model-based systems engineering tools.

• Functional Analysis (15%): Performs functional analysis and coordinates system trade studies. Coordinates selection of optimized concept baselines through benefit/cost trades in support of definition of system architecture and objectives.

• Risk Coordination (15%): Coordinates project risk and opportunity assessment and management and prepares and reports results on mitigation plans. May direct, coordinate and review the work of a small staff of engineers and/or technicians; estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion date.

• Communication (10%): Communicates results in oral presentations and written communication. Represents the organization in meetings/teleconferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.

• Travel: Requires up to 10% travel time.

• Clearance: Ability to obtain a US LEVEL security clearance

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of relevant industry experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense sectors.  Specifically, Systems Engineering (requirements management, risk management, product development cycle) disciplines and liquid rocket propulsion strongly desired.

• Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• Experience with tools like IBM DOORs and Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.

• US LEVEL Secret Security Clearance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Office Work: Ability to work in a standard office setting and use office equipment, including computers.

• Physical Activity: Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds occasionally. Infrequent walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending required.

• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with teams and stakeholders.

• Safety Equipment: May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and safety shoes.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $92,000 - $171,000. 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.

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