Job Description

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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.
Associate, Systems Engineering
Job Location: Onsite at our Canoga Park, CA facility
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.We are currently seeking a Specialist 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 general supervision.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion.
Responsible for derivation, allocation, and documentation of requirements in requirements databases and specifications. These activities will be performed utilizing model-based systems engineering tools.
Functional Analysis (15%): Performs functional analysis and coordinates system trade studies. Risk Coordination (15%): Coordinates project risk and opportunity assessment and management and prepares and reports results on mitigation plans. Travel: Requires up to 10% travel time.
Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related experience. At least 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.
Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Experience with tools like IBM DOORs and Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.
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. 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. 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. 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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