Space Radar Mission Architect
Herndon, VA

Job Description

Job ID SIS20191107-32065-2 Date posted 07/12/2019 Apply

Job Title: Scientist, Space Radar Mission Architect

Job ID: SIS20191107-32065

Job Location: Melbourne, FL (Preferred) /Rochester, NY /Herndon, VA/Ft. Wayne, IN / Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description:

The Space Radar Mission Architect will help design and architect a space sensor layer for radar missions leveraging existing and new space technologies for a variety of remote sensing missions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and knowledge in the Spaceborne RADAR mission area and the ability to develop system architectures and trade studies across multiple orbits and platforms. Responsibilities include the application of RADAR theory, models, and simulations to drive implementation trades resulting in optimal system designs to meet customer remote sensing requirements.

* Provide program, systems engineering, and acquisition support to L3Harris for various Space Radar Missions
* Identify mission value of new technologies and help drive L3Harris' robust, multi-disciplinary, advanced technology development program
* Drive early intercept concepts into end to end mission solutions
* Shape requirements for key L3Harris Acquisitions related to spaceborne radar missions
* Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced space environment system
* Evaluates customer and /operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
* Executes technical responsibilities within project cost and schedule constraints
* Resolves cross-functional technical issues
* Ability to assess and provide direction for make/buy decisions and selection of strategic suppliers
* Determines whether requirements can be met with existing capabilities/designs or if new design requirements must be developed
* Generates and derives system and payload requirements based on customer mission requirements
* Provides technical coordination between external customer's engineers, industry engineers and internal engineering groups to articulate technical issues
* Prepares and presents technical information internally and externally that addresses specific subjects of interest
* Advocates the customer's critical needs to internal stakeholders
* Provide technical direction for the development, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software systems
* Lead and perform trade studies required to make both tactical and strategic technical decisions for programs
* Lead or participate in technical interchange meetings (TIMs) to manage project execution and resolve enterprise issues
* Provide mentoring, guidance and leadership to novice engineers

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent
* TS/SCI security clearance required

Preferred Additional Skills:

* 10+ years of relevant experience performing system trades and developing spaceborne radar systems desiredExperience architecting space radar mission payloads, satellite systems, and ground systemsAbility to partner with stake holders and team leaders to identify mission gaps and develop system solutions which provide customer value
* Experience applying technologies and capabilities in ways not previously anticipated to solve our customers' ultimate objectives
* Experience in operating as a prime provider for both exquisite space and small-sat opportunities
* Experience with functional and physical architecture development

Security Clearance:

Please be aware this position requires an active Top Secret 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.

L3 Harris 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.

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