Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Associate, Systems Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$88K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree with 2+ years in systems engineering or 6+ years in related experience without a degree.
  • Experience in requirements management, risk management, and product development cycle.
  • 2+ years relevant industry experience in aerospace or defense sectors.
  • Familiarity with liquid rocket propulsion systems is highly desired.
  • Experience with MBSE tools like IBM DOORs and Cameo is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop systems, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems.
  • Coordinate requirements change management with Integrated Product Team (IPT) members.
  • Define and manage requirements verification plans with IPT members.
  • Perform functional analysis and system trade studies for architecture definition.
  • Coordinate project risk assessment and prepare mitigation plans.
  • Present project results through oral and written communication.
  • Represent the organization in meetings and teleconferences.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity to work with major aerospace and defense agencies.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge propulsion system technology and projects.
  • Potential for professional growth in a specialized field of systems engineering.
  • Access to a collaborative team environment with experienced professionals.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sr Associate, Systems Engineer - Propulsion System Manufacturing Facility
Job Code: 43197


Job Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off


Job Description:

The Missile Solutions segment of L3Harris is a leader in the design, manufacture, and deployment of advanced propulsion and energetics systems, including those for rocket motors. Our customers include the U.S. Department of War, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and other notable agencies and companies domestically and internationally. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Systems Engineer to join our team, focused on specifying requirements for propulsion systems.

Candidates interested in applying for this position should have a background in systems engineering and an understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). This role demands meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage projects under moderate supervision.

Essential Functions:

  • Requirement Development (60%): Develops systems, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems' product development. Responsible for derivation, allocation, and documentation of requirements in requirements databases and specifications. Coordinates requirements and related specification change management with IPT members. Defines and coordinates requirements verification plans with integrated product team members, plans and manages compliance assessment and certification. These activities will be performed utilizing model-based systems engineering tools.
  • Functional Analysis (15%): Performs functional analysis and coordinates system trade studies. Coordinates selection of optimized concept baselines through benefit/cost trades in support of definition of system architecture and objectives.
  • Risk Coordination (15%): Coordinates project risk and opportunity assessment and management and prepares and reports results on mitigation plans. May direct, coordinate and review the work of a small staff of engineers and/or technicians; estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion date.
  • Communication (10%): Communicates results in oral presentations and written communication. Represents the organization in meetings/teleconferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
  • Travel: 10%.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.


Qualifications:

  • Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior systems engineering experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
  • 2 years of relevant industry experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense sectors. Specifically, Systems Engineering (requirements management, risk management, product development cycle) disciplines and liquid rocket propulsion strongly desired.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering is a plus.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.Experience with tools such as IBM DOORs, Cameo and Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.
  • Active US Secret Security Clearance is a plus.

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