Systems Engineer - Modeling & Simulation
Herndon, VA

Job Description

Job ID SIS20191406-31697 Date posted 07/09/2019 Apply

Job Title: Systems Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

Job ID: SIS20191406-31697

Job Location: Herndon, VA

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.

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Engineer to perform programming and software development to support national security space modeling, simulation and analysis. The candidate will support performance and suitability, development and evaluations of space and multi-domain CONOPS, systems, and hardware.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Responsible for software development, quantitative analysis, orbit determination, decision analysis, capability analysis, system engineering requirements analysis and trade studies, analyses of alternatives, design of experiments, and architecture analysis
* Support programs by creating models, simulations, and analysis tools to support national security space analysis activities. Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluations alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, and operations
* Develop new algorithms and processes, enhance current tool capabilities, and perform analyses
* Interaction with customers and provides input to project managers on programmatic and technical deliverables under guidance of senior technical personnel
* May act as a technical lead for limited aspects of a project
* Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

* Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
* 4+ years with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline or equivalent

Preferred Additional Skills:

* Experience in supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis of national security space related problems desired
* Experience in programming to support AI and ML desired knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques relevant to solving problems in the field of orbital mechanics
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Effective organization level communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of principles associated with AI, big data analytics, ML, and game theory desired
* Software: STK/Astrogator, Astrodynamics Standards, SOAP, Pro Engineer
* Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, C, Parallel Computing, UNIX/Linux

Security Clearance:

Please be aware this position requires an active TS/SCI 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.

About L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue, 50,000 employees and customers in more than 130 countries. L3Harris.com

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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