Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Systems Engineer (Optical Systems Program Lead)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$127K — $236K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field with at least 9 years of relevant experience; or a Graduate Degree with at least 7 years, or 13 years of prior experience without a degree.
  • Active Secret security clearance required.
  • Experience in electro-optical design.
  • Familiarity with systems integration processes and industry best practices.
  • Experience in systems engineering specifically in a space environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the completion of system tasking activities.
  • Manage program priorities to align with project objectives.
  • Contribute and present during Program Management Reviews (QPMR/PMR/MOR).
  • Facilitate risk management processes by identifying and mitigating risks.
  • Maintain the Risk Register for oversight and tracking.
  • Oversee the generation and sell-off of Level 1 requirements and EIDPs.
  • Train and mentor team members to enhance skills and knowledge continuity.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (Optical Systems Program Lead)

Job Code: 43077

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

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

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

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:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
  • Candidate must have active Secret security clearance
  • Prior or current professional experience with electro-optical design
  • Prior or current professional experience with system integration processes and best practices
  • Experience with systems engineering within space environment


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Hold an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Prior or current professional experience with electronics, sensors, detectors, and imaging system
  • Experience in leading technical teams, managing projects and competing priorities, and coordinating cross-functional engineering activities
  • Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
  • Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering, including knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design
  • Familiarity with NASA-STD-1540 and/or NASA-STD-7002
  • Proficient in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and traditional systems engineering tools such as DOORs, JAMA, Cameo Systems Modeler, Magic Draw, JIRA, and SysML
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of tackling complex engineering challenges
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB


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 $127,500.00 - $236,500.00 . 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.

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