## About the Role L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Mission Payload Chief Systems Engineer to support Space Superiority and Imaging Systems in Wilmington, Massachusetts. This role is responsible for leading systems engineering activities across the design, development, integration, testing, and delivery of space-based remote sensing systems. The successful candidate will bring significant systems engineering leadership experience and a strong background in aerospace or space-based payload or vehicle systems. This position involves requirements development and traceability, technical analysis, design reviews, integration and test, risk management, program planning, and technical leadership of Systems Engineers. ## Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirements traceability and develop test plans to verify system requirements.
• Perform technical analysis and manage system specifications.
• Generate design review and technical documentation.
• Execute design trades to support technical decisions.
• Lead design reviews, including PDR and CDR.
• Lead integration and testing of electro-optical/infrared systems and associated hardware and software.
• Lead product testing and design verification activities.
• Lead requirements sell-off and end-item data package generation.
• Support and lead data analysis, modeling, and simulation activities.
• Evaluate space vehicle and customer needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements.
• Integrate technical parameters and ensure compatibility across physical, functional, and program interfaces.
• Evaluate and mitigate program risks.
• Mentor and support a growing team of Systems Engineers.
• Contribute to proposal activities.
• Support program planning, technical guidance, and execution. ## Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• OR a graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• OR, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years of systems engineering technical leadership experience.
• 5+ years of experience with aerospace or space-based payload or vehicle systems.
• Professional experience performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents.
• Professional experience leading product testing, design verification, requirements sell-off, and end-item data package generation. ## Preferred Qualifications
• Experience designing, procuring, fabricating, and/or testing laser subsystems or focal plane array subsystems.
• Experience with active and passive remote sensing, including LIDAR, laser, or focal plane subsystems.
• Systems engineering experience in electro-optical hardware development.
• Experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle.
• Experience negotiating technical and non-technical scope with customers.
• Technical subject matter expertise in optical, electro-optical, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, or equivalent engineering disciplines.
• Experience generating and managing requirements at multiple system levels and flowing requirements down to subsystems and subcomponents.
• Experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDraw.
• Experience with the design, manufacture, integration, testing, and sell-off of space-based EO/IR subsystems.
• Experience leading program milestone reviews such as SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, FCA/PCA, and PSR.
• Experience collaborating across leadership levels and serving as a customer interface.
• Experience architecting end-to-end space systems with an understanding of the full product lifecycle.
• Experience with project management aspects of technology development programs.
• Experience estimating and managing costs and creating and managing schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities. ## Skills & Competencies
• Systems engineering
• Technical leadership
• Aerospace engineering
• Space-based payload systems
• Space vehicle systems
• Electro-optical/infrared systems
• Requirements engineering
• Requirements traceability
• Requirements verification and sell-off
• Technical analysis
• Systems architecture
• Design trades
• Modeling and simulation
• Data analysis
• System integration and testing
• Design verification
• Risk management
• Technical documentation
• Design reviews
• Program planning and execution
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Customer interface
• Technical communication
• Team mentoring
• Problem-solving
• Prioritization ## Education & Experience Education
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 12+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate degree with 10+ years of prior related experience may qualify.
• In lieu of a degree, 16+ years of prior related experience is required. Experience
• 5+ years of systems engineering technical leadership experience.
• 5+ years of aerospace or space-based payload or vehicle systems experience.
• Professional experience with technical analysis, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Professional experience leading product testing, design verification, requirements sell-off, and end-item data package generation. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

Location:

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States

Employment Type:

Not specified in the provided job description.

Schedule:

9/80, with every other Friday off.

Weekly Hours:

Not specified.

Weekend Requirements:

Not specified.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants.

Note:

The source listing identifies the position as Remote, but the detailed employer job description explicitly states "On-site in Wilmington, MA." The employer's detailed job description has been used as the primary source for the work arrangement. ## Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:

$153,000 – $284,000 for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas.

Sign-On Bonus:

Up to $50,000 may be included as part of an offer package for this level.

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance for qualified applicants.

Specific benefit programs and options may vary based on date of hire, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. ## Compliance / Additional Information L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to treating employees and applicants with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants accepting a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and may conduct pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. L3Harris is an E-Verify Employer. By submitting a resume, applicants understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share their resume and related information with subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.