DoD SkillBridge), Specialist, Systems Engineering

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specialist, systems engineer

30227

ashburn, virginia

9/80 (100% on site)

l3harris’ dod skillbridge is connecting transitioning service members to career training opportunities within our organization. We will provide service members with valuable civilian work experience through industry specific training, certifications and on the job experience during their dod skillbridge internship to help them ready themselves for their next mission.

l3harris aims to attract and retain veteran talent and to help bridge the gap between their military service and civilian careers within our organization. L3harris is eager to share our knowledge and experience with our service members. This internship is an opportunity for the service member to gain a full understanding of the job position outlined below.

to be eligible for dod skillbridge job opportunities you must be an active member of the u.s. Military with 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of separation and have at least 180 continuous days of active service.

as the senior specialist, systems integration engineer in ashburn, you will be responsible for providing guidance to other employees and, as an individual contributor, executing hardware and software system integration, system characterization and troubleshooting, and verification and validation of complex systems.

• individually contributes to hands‑on system integration and testing activities for a complex hardware/software system.
• learn and contribute during design‑develop‑build‑integration|test‑verification|validation cycles.
• perform design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground, and flight test.
• assess, troubleshoot, and develop mitigation strategies for complex system issues.
• fabricate parts, tools.
• collaborates across fast‑paced multidisciplinary (mechanical, electrical, specialty engineering) team.
• run simulation and other analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments.
  • analyze data from design verification test efforts.
  • track and present technical performance results.
• author or update test plan/procedures, non‑conformance reports, requirements, and other system engineering cdrls.
• contributes to trade studies.
• uses agile pdm, sunflower, windchill.
• ability to maintain dod security clearances as required.
• ability to lift to 20 lbs.
• other duties as required.

• bachelor’s degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• active secret security clearance.

• experience in unmanned aircraft or guided weapon systems.
• system level experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options.
• hands‑on system integration experience, cross‑discipline engineering, verification and validation testing, and system performance characterization.
• experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products.
• experience integrating typical payloads like sensors or communications into air vehicles.
• experience in development of use cases and requirements…