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Scientist, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies

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Rochester, NY (On-Site/Office)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Scientist, Systems Engineering

Job Code: 33765

Job Location: Rochester, NY

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

Job Description:

As a system engineer at Wescam USA you can anticipate to work closely with internal and external customers to architect, design and develop high-performance EOIR sensors for challenging mission requirements. Engagement will involve end-to-end product life-cycle, spanning from design synthesis, requirement definition, managing and flow-down, proto-type build and verification and strategies for product support.

Essential Functions:
  • Provide technical leadership for the execution/development of EO/IR projects and contracted programs
  • Develop system specifications and interface control documents
  • Maintain requirement traceability in IBM DOORS
  • Support Program Management and Project Engineering during execution of customer funded programs and new product developments
  • Support product level design and analysis
  • Perform functional verification tests and support system integration verification/validation tests
  • Generate qualification plans, qualification summary reports and qualification by similarity reports
  • Participate in and provide inputs to system design reviews
  • Ensure deliverable product meets the design objectives
  • Collaborate with Senior Engineers, internal stake-holders, and external customers and suppliers on the creation of new product features and sensors
  • Keep in synchronization with Systems Engineering industry trends and new technology that may be relevant to L3Harris Wescam present and future development
  • Eligible for a US government security clearance


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of progressive technical and project experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in one or more of the following:
    • Knowledgeable about Systems Engineering life cycle process
    • User level knowledge on IBM Doors
    • Understanding of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704 and RTCA DO-160 standards
    • Strong leadership, planning, organizational and analytical skills
    • Ability to deal directly with internal and external customers
    • Familiarity with AS9100 quality management system
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Familiarity with MBSE modelling an asset
    • Programming skills in Matlab, Python, and/or database management is desirable


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 $153,000 MIN - $284,000 MAX. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $133,000 MIN - $247,000 MAX. 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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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.

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.

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