Scientist, Systems Engineering; Optical

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Job Title: Scientist, Systems Engineering (Optical)

Job Code: 35981

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description: The Optical Systems Engineer will support the larger program team performing critical functions such as requirements management, interface management, system design, risk and opportunity management, verification planning, test planning, and leading multiple event-based activities such as RCCAs, FRBs, MRBs, and addressing any open action items. All Systems Engineers must be able to work and lead in collaborative environments, fostering the success of the overall team.

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Harris (LHX) Space Systems Sector within the Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Segment. SMS is the largest and the fastest growing segment within LHX and well postured for continued growth and success in the domain. The products we develop perform a variety of missions for our customers with both space-based and ground-based applications. The Systems Engineers that support these missions lead the technology across the entire system lifecycle.

They engage in all the of critical phases and milestone reviews including pursuit, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, and system operation.

• Responsible for applying optical communications and electrical engineering principles to hardware development.
• Review, develop, analyze, and allocate system requirements for free-space optical communication links and ground terminals.
• Develop and run performance models, including link budgets, pointing/acquisition/tracking simulations, and mitigation techniques such as adaptive optics.
• Integrate optical terminals into satellite architectures and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on design, testing, and validation.
• Oversee space hardware development and testing activities.
• Lead complex technical teams and programs to deliver hardware on schedule and within scope.
• Manage and verify system and component requirements using tools such as DOORS or Jama.
• Manage subcontractors, author Statements of Work, and ensure compliance with program obligations.
• Support system, module, and sub-assembly testing; troubleshoot; defect resolution; and continuous product and test process improvement.
• Evaluate customer needs, conduct design trades, assess and mitigate program risks, and lead technical input for business pursuits.

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

• Familiarity with the Space Development Agency (SDA) OCT Standard

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