Lead, Systems Engineering - Modeling & Simulation

L3Harris Technologies Inc

Herndon, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$127,500–$236,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerodynamics, Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, C++ Programming Language, Career Counseling, Cisco Unity, Coaching, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Communication Skills, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Configuration Management, Data Visualization, Decision Support, Documentation Models, English Language, Facebook, Git, Government Off-the Shelf (GOTS), IR (Infrared), Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Java, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, LinkedIn, MATLAB, Mentoring, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Operational Audit, Operational Measurement, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Physics, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Radio Frequency, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Signal Processing, Simulation, Software Administration, Software Design for Test (SDET), Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Simulation, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Spanish Language, Storytelling, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, T-2 / DS2, Team Player, Technical Support, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Twitter, YouTube
LOCATION
Herndon, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Lead, Systems Engineering - Modeling & Simulation at L3Harris Technologies

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Lead, Systems Engineering - Modeling & Simulation

Herndon, Virginia

Job ID 35988

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 35988

Job Location: Herndon, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering in Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) to join our Mission Analysis Group (MAG). This position is located in Herndon, VA. The selected Manager, Systems Engineering will work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse collaborative geographically dispersed team to develop various analytic toolsets focused on constructive simulation and experimentation across multi-domains, for a variety of customers, both internal and external contracts. Toolsets are used in a variety of simulation events ranging from customer engagement, proposal support to advanced concept exploration.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead and direct experienced professionals, lower level supervisors, or associate managers. Communicates within and outside of organization to explain and influence changes to policies, practices, or approaches. Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products. Establishes short-term operational plans with measurable contribution to function or business area results (strategy, roadmaps, plans, process, work instuctions, etc). Prior management and leadership knowledge and experience in MS&A misison analysis and comprehensive knowledge within professional discipline.
  • Communicate with parties within and outside of the organization which includes customers or vendors. Works to influence others to accept individual or team's views or practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches. Requires ability to communicate with leadership regarding matters of importance to the function or business area. May conduct briefings with senior leaders.
  • Coordinate MS&A engineering efforts to integrate system performance and behaviors into operational analysis
  • Design multi-domain simulation capabilities in AFSIM, MATLAB and or STK in support of MAG Technology and Mission Roadmaps, Internal Research and Development efforts, and Programs of record.
  • Integrate other Government-off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Customer-off-the-Shelf (COTS) simulations, frameworks, models and analytic toolsets to existing S/W infrastructure i.e. AFSIM, MATLAB and or STK.
  • Build and maintain analytic toolsets representing each phase of the find, fix, target, track, engage, and assess (F2T2EA) chain using sensor, effects, and communications technologies, including decision support aids i.e. data visualization, Unity-game engines to support operations assessment, as well as lessons learned development/refinement experience.
  • Document model specifications for establishing a repository of simulation capabilities, frameworks, algorithms, system models, analytic toolsets etc. for reuse at multiple classification levels, while maintain configuration management protocols.
  • Support programs and pursuits by creating models, simulations, and analysis products. Determine requirements, develop simulation software, troubleshoot existing simulation capabilities, and create software designs and test plans.
  • Support requirements development, system verification, and concept of operations (CONOPS) development as well as work with Technical Leaders & SMEs to ensure modeling, simulation, analysis capabilities meet operational mission requirements.
  • Develop new simulation capabilities and processes for employment, enhance current analytic toolset.
  • Support internal and external technical expo/roadshows by providing knowledge sharing of signature simulation capabilities and products.
  • Support knowledge transfer i.e. coaching and mentorship of Junior technical talent across the MAG.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • DoD TOP SECRET security clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience executing simulation in Gov/Industry MS&A analytic tools and frameworks: AFSIM, PIANO , STK/Astrogator
  • Experience integrating Gov/Industry simulations with MBSE tools: Cameo, ModelCenter, DOORS, Rhapsody,
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Anaconda with Python, simulation code development in C++, C#, R, Python, MATLAB
  • Agile development methodology, version control and Atlassian tools: JIRA, Confluence, Git, TortoiseGit

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Good communication skills and works well in a team environment
  • Mastery of Systems Engineering concepts, methods and state of practice
  • Advanced experience in supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis multi-domain related problems and system-thru-mission-level mod/sim tools and frameworks
  • Prior experience with one or more of the following: aerodynamic systems, orbital mechanics, signal processing, sensor systems, and RF or EO/IR physics
  • Highly effective organization level communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, data visualization and storytelling
  • Advanced experience with Gov/Industry MS&A analytic tools and frameworks: AFSIM, PIANO , STK/Astrogator, MATLAB with SIMULINK, Python, Java
  • Advanced experience of MBSE tools: Cameo, ModelCenter, DOORS, Rhapsody
  • Top Secret SCI clearance highly desired

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington DC is $127,500 - $236,500. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security 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.

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