Lead, Systems Engineer (Optical Systems Program Lead)

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Job Title : Lead, Systems Engineering (Optical Systems Program Lead)

Job Code : 31778

Job Location : Wilmington, MA

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

Relocation : Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

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 Engineering Program Lead, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Wilmington, MA. The individual will work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting.

The L3Harris Agile 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 :

• Lead and manage system tasking activities to ensure timely and effective completion.
• Manage priorities while balancing program demands to meet project objectives.
• Contribute to Program Management Reviews (QPMR / PMR / MOR) and present to internal and external customers.
• Lead risk management processes by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure project success.
• Responsible for maintaining Risk Register.
• Responsible for Level 1 requirements sell-off and End Item Data Packages (EIDP).
• Offer input on Level 2 requirements sell-off and EIDP.
• Manage the completion and quality of Level 3 EIDP.
• Provide feedback for the release of Level 2 drawings and oversee the release of Level 3 drawings
• Contribute to Program Management Reviews (QPMR / PMR / MOR) and present to
• Provide training and mentoring to team members to promote skill development and knowledge continuity.
• Review SDRL to confirm they meet project requirements.
• Provide input and oversee SDRL as needed.
• Consult on Level 1 and Level 2 specifications.
• Manage the development and release of Level 3 specifications and SOW.
• Oversee the overall qualification process, ensuring all systems meet required standards and specifications.
• Participate in bi-weekly Technical Exchange Meetings (TEM) by providing insights and feedback.
• Contribute technical expertise and consultative recommendations as a member of the Engineering Review Boards (ERB).
• Provide input on Proposals, Basis of Estimates (BOE) and technical volumes for project proposals.
• Assist in resolving Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).

Qualifications :

Preferred Additional Skills :

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 $125,000.00 - $232,000.00. 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.

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