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Director, Systems Engineering - Agile EO (Electro-Optical) Chief Engineer : Sign-on bonus ($50K max)

L3Harris Technologies

Dedham, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$184,000–$341,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Business Strategy, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Electricity, Electronics Assembly, Engineering, English Language, IR (Infrared), Investment Strategy, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Assembly, Meet Sales Quota, Mentoring, Optical Engineering, Optics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Spanish Language, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, System Readiness Review (SRR), Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Test Design, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Dedham, MA
POSTED
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L3Harris' Space and Airborne Systems seeks a Chief Engineer with expertise in electro-optical payloads, subsystems, and software for mid to large aperture national, civil, and commercial space systems. The person in this position will be deployed as a Chief Engineer for a large business area within L3Harris, responsible for the technical strategy and technical execution of ongoing customer funded efforts. This includes all phases of development from pre-award concept and initial architecture, through design, testing and verification, and on to production, deployment and operational acceptance. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for directing the execution activities of all functional disciplines for existing programs and new pursuits. Essential Functions: Application of knowledge of national, civil, and commercial space imaging missions to develop sensors, payloads, and space vehicles. Provide leadership on optical, electrical, and mechanical assemblies, and drive consistency within technology roadmaps and architectures in area of focus Drive innovation in technical competencies like composite optics, smart payloads, and on-board processing. Technical leadership of system modeling and analysis for VIS and IR instruments, large optical assemblies, and payload electronics control sub-systems. Works to achieve annual business revenue objectives and manage project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization Identifies IR&D efforts in alignment with technology roadmaps to create technology differentiators Leadership of pursuits with emphasis on technical baseline rigor, cost justification, executability, reuse efficiency, and risk management. Provide mentorship to develop lower-level engineering staff into future SMEs Establishes program risks/opportunities Lead/establish Independent Review Teams Responsible for technical issue resolution, ensures root cause is identified and corrective actions are executed Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or similar technical field or equivalent and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience. Experience working within aerospace and defense industry 3 years of functional management experience, leading a large team >50 resources across multiple disciplines Active Secret security clearance Preferred Additional Skills: 5 years of Space Systems domain ground system knowledge desired Strong multi-disciplinary technical breadth in Space and Ground Domain Ability to quickly understand missions, customer sets, drive strategy Experience in technical issue resolution, ability to ensure root cause is identified Experience with requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis. Ability to plan and execute internal investment strategy Experience successfully executing multi-site engineering efforts Able to present results and communicate with customers and senior management 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 $184,000.00 - $341,500.00. 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. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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