Scientist, Systems Engineer (SV Command and Data Handling)

Job Title : Scientist, Systems Engineer (SV Command and Data Handling)Job Code : 16642Job Location : Palm Bay, FL, Rochester, NY, Fort Wayne, IN, San Diego, CA, or Colorado Springs, COJob Description : L3Harris' Space and Airborne Systems seeks an Enterprise Space Vehicle (SV) C&DH Engineer to join our growing team.

The individual in this position will serve as an Enterprise SV C&DH Lead across the Space Sector at L3Harris, responsible for the technical strategy, execution and mentoring of SV C&DH Engineers.

This includes all phases of the program lifecycle : Capture and Proposal, Program Execution and Operations. The Enterprise SV C&DH Lead will be responsible for leading teams of SV level C&DH 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 C&DH engineering activities for all phases of the program life cycleDevelop processes for standardizing SV level C&DH requirements derivation and flow down Develop guidelines for SV C&DH level trade studies, common analyses and integration activities tailorable for each mission area and programReview program SV level C&DH engineering work products for consistency Support major technical reviews and failure investigations as an Independent ReviewerMentor and train program SV level C&DH Engineers Hold monthly working group meetings across program SV level C&DH engineers to share lessons learned, best practices, ongoing concerns / issues, and potential opportunitiesEnsure engineering excellence on executing programs through consistent and repeatable SV level C&DH engineering activities across the SectorAbility to travel as requiredQualifications : Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.

• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experienceActive TS / SCI security clearanceExperience in following areas : Space Vehicle C&DH performance analysis such as vehicle-level C&DH Master Clock Management and Spacecraft Timing, Avionics sizing (CPU utilization, channel allocation, system memory sizing, Bandwidth utilization and telemetry formatting, and data flow architectures and interfaces (PCI, RS-422 (UART), 1553, SpW, CAN, SPI)Integrated Space Vehicle C&DH CSCIs for end-to-end mission performanceSpace vehicle C&DH fault management architectures and design and avionics hardware data integrity (latch-up detection and mitigation;
• EDAC memory scrubbing strategies)Space vehicle Data Management, Microprocessor and FPGA configuration and control and the associated integrated memory and perhLeading both internal and external supplier C&DH engineering teamsC&DH / Firmware integration with hardware, testing, and troubleshooting Leading C&DH engineering teams through all phases of a space program;
• pursuits and proposal, design and development, integration and test, and operationsExperience in mentoring and growing technical staffPreferred Additional Skills : Test bed and simulator design processWell versed in fleshing out physical and functional interface details between all spacecraft and payload electronic componentsFamiliarity with SW engineering processes such as Agile / Waterfall, DevSecOps, Cont Integration as well as SW development related to embedded / RT / architecture patternsWell versed in functions, responsibilities and interconnectivities between SV SW, Ground SW, Test SW and Operations SW and familiarity with CCSDS telemetry formatting as well as related data integrity schemes (NSA-standard decryption / encryption;

SV encoding / decoding methods)Familiarity with Digital Engineering and MBSE tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRAStrong 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, & demonstrationAbility to make risk-based decisions balancing technical, cost and scheduleFamiliarity with ConOp development Accustomed to leading technical engagement with internal and external customers in formal presentations as well as informal table-top discussionsExcellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractorsProven analytical and troubleshooting skills demonstrated by related work experienceStrong coordination and organization skills with a focus on details In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $128,000 - $238,000.

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.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close January 31, 2025.