Level 3 Communications, Inc

Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 6+ years of systems engineering experience; or Master's degree with 4+ years; or 10+ years of systems engineering experience without a degree.
  • 4 years of experience in the aerospace or defense sectors focusing on system engineering practices and processes.
  • Proven experience in requirements management, risk management, and product development cycles with a special emphasis on liquid rocket propulsion.
  • Active US Secret Security Clearance required at start.

Responsibilities

  • Develop systems and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems in product development.
  • Perform functional analysis and conduct system trade studies for optimized concept baselines.
  • Manage project risk assessments and develop mitigation plans while directing small engineering teams.
  • Coordinate requirements verification plans and manage compliance assessments within the integrated product team.
  • Communicate progress and results through presentations and written documentation, representing the team in meetings.
  • Travel for work-related purposes up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

  • Employees work a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the aerospace and defense industries.
  • Engagement with high-profile clients including NASA and the U.S. Department of War.
  • Team environment with collaborative effort across various engineering disciplines.
Full Job Description
Job Code: 44428

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer Job Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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%


Qualifications:
  • Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior systems engineering experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 4 years of prior systems engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior systems engineering experience.
  • 4 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.
  • Active US Secret Security Clearance is required to start.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.
  • Experience with tools such as IBM DOORs, Cameo and Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.


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