Scientist, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Thermal) at L3Harris

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers mission-critical needs always in mind our more than 50000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space air land sea and cyber domains.Job Title: Scientist Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Thermal)Job Code: 31709Job Location:Rochester NY Palm Bay FL Ft Wayne INJob Description:L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems seeks an Enterprise Space Vehicle (SV) Thermal Engineer to join our growing team. The individual in this position will be serve as an Enterprise SV Thermal Lead across the Space Sector at L3Harris responsible for the technical strategy execution and mentoring of SV Thermal Engineers. This includes all phases of the program lifecycle: Capture and Proposal Program Execution and Operations. The Enterprise SV Thermal Lead will be responsible for leading teams of SV level thermal engineers through the product life cycle activities ranging from initial requirements and architectures design and development integration and test and operations. The role will include occasional direct support to Programs and Customers to ensure execution activities of all functional disciplines for existing portfolio programs and new pursuits.Essential Functions:Establish and standardize SV level thermal engineering activities for all phases of the program life cycleDevelop processes for standardizing SV level requirements derivation and flow down Develop guidelines for SV level trade studies common analyses and integration activities tailorable for each mission area and programReview program SV level thermal engineering work products for consistency Support major technical reviews and failure investigations as an Independent ReviewerMentor and train program SV level Thermal Engineers Hold monthly working group meetings across program SV level thermal engineer to share lessons learned best practices ongoing concerns/issues and potential opportunitiesEnsure engineering excellence on executing programs through consistent and repeatable SV level thermal engineering activities across the Sector Ability to obtain and maintain a clearanceAbility to travel as requiredQualifications:Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.Prior experience in following areas:Space Vehicle thermal performance analysis such as vehicle-level thermal capability analyses thermal backload assessment radiator sizingIntegrated Space Vehicle Thermal CSCIs for end-to-end mission performanceInternal and external thermal interface managementSpace vehicle thermal fault management architectures and designLeading both internal and external supplier thermal engineering teamsThermal/Firmware integration with hardware testing and troubleshooting Strong track record of leading thermal engineering teams through all phases of a space program; pursuits and proposal design and development integration and test and operationsExperience in mentoring and growing technical staffPreferred Additional Skills:TS/SCI preferredTest bed and simulator design processWell versed in fleshing out physical and functional interface details such as thermistor read-out heater electrical requirements radiative view factor impacts etcFamiliarity with SW engineering processes such as Agile/Waterfall DevSecOps Cont Integration as well as SW development related to embedded/RT/architecture patternsWell versed in functions responsibilities and interconnectivities between SV SW Ground SW Test SW and Operations SWFamiliarity with Digital Engineering and MBSE tools such as DOORs CAMEO CREO JIRAStrong track record of executing all phases of space vehicle programs (SRR PDR CDR TRR PSR operations etc.)System-level requirements verification including allocation flow down analysis testing & demonstrationAbility to make risk-based decisions balancing technical cost and scheduleFamiliarity with ConOp development Accustomed to leading technical engagement with internal and external customers in formal presentations as well as informal table-top discussionsExcellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractorsProven analytical and troubleshooting skills demonstrated by related work experienceStrong coordination and organization skills with a focus on detailsIn 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 $150000 - $278000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state Hawaii Illinois Maryland Minnesota New York state Cleveland Ohio and Vermont is $130500 - $242500. 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.Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. 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 résumé for this position you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé 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.L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work please click here for English or Spanish. Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 130500 - 242500