Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies - Tulsa, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Tulsa, OK

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering - MBSE Architect at L3Harris is responsible for leading systems engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle. This role involves developing system architecture, requirements, and specifications, utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of subsystems. The position requires strong technical leadership, communication skills, and the ability to manage complex modeling efforts across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead the systems engineering activities throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Develop system architecture, requirements, and specifications based on customer needs and technical constraints.
• Utilize Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to define, analyze, and validate system models and simulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of subsystems and components.
• Conduct system-level tests and evaluations to verify performance, identify issues, and propose solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance and expertise to ensure the successful completion of projects.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to systems engineering.
• Work to meet schedule constraints imposed by internal or external stakeholders as required, utilizing project management skills.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior analysts and engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth within the team.
• Create professional, data-driven presentations for briefing technical decisions or recommendations both to internal stakeholders and external vendors/customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Experience as a Systems Engineer.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong background in developing systems model and modeling software architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture, Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or similar SysML development tool.
• Strong background in software systems and software development, including experience with programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Proficiency in hardware/software integration, with the ability to collaborate with hardware engineers and software developers to ensure seamless integration of subsystems and components.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices, with a focus on ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
• Familiarity with anti-tamper techniques and methodologies to protect systems against unauthorized access, reverse engineering, and tampering.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as DO-178, DO-254, MIL-STD-810, etc.
• Knowledge and experience in the Aerospace/Defense sector.
• Knowledge and experience in advanced Optical Systems, EO/IR Sensors, or ISR applications.
• Verification and Validation (V&V) experience or Integration and Test (I&T) experience.
• Environmental Testing / Qualification (ESS) experience.
• Experience working under an AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality Management System.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplined integrated product team (IPT).