Lead, Systems Engineer
Herndon, Virginia
Job ID 20780Overview
On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don’t work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: We work here because we know what – and who – we’re protecting. From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform – we’re making the world a safer place. Working with the L3Harris's engineering team, you'll join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, global scope, and a collaborative team setting.
- Full Time
- Level: Experienced
- Location: On Site
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Specialist, Systems Engineering
L3Harris Work Perks
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Health
- Medical with High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as dental, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
- A healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefits
- Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause and diabetes
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Family
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
- Fertility and family building
- Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
- Adoption assistance – $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
- Virtual tutoring, parenting support, pet insurance, and more
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Well-Being
- Discretionary PTO policy (for exempt employees)
- Dress for your day – wear what works for you at work
- Retirement plan with company match
- 9/80 work schedule available for most employees
Job Description
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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Engineering (Systems Power Engineer)
Job Code: 20780
Job Location: Herndon, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80
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.
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 space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Description:
Our world-class expertise in connecting space, airborne, ground and sea-based platforms with secure, real-time data drives our communications business in addressing the heightened global demand for advanced solutions. As a prime contractor, we are a key integrator in state-of-the-art maritime platforms. Our machinery control and integrated bridge solutions are found in a wide range of naval vessels around the world. We embrace innovative and progressive ideas to advance our products for our customers across the globe. We are searching for a Power Systems Engineer at our C5 Systems - Herndon, VA location.
- Design, support, and integration of Electrical Power and Propulsion Systems
- Perform / support studies and analyses relevant to Electrical Power and Propulsion systems (e.g. harmonic analyses and electrical system transient analyses).
- Perform trade studies relating to Electrical Power and Propulsion Systems
- Assist in design activities (integration and operation) relating to motors, variable frequency drives, generators, transformers, switchboards, and power management systems
- Assist in preparation of RFI and RFP responses relating to Integrated Power and Propulsion Systems
- Review and comment on supplier technical data, drawings, and technical procedures.
- Write, review, and provide inputs to equipment test and trials documentation.
- Support inspection and test of Electrical Power and Propulsion System installation including:
- Equipment installation
- Equipment light-off
- Trials and acceptance trials support
- Support the effort as necessary in the review and refinement of L3Harris developed propulsion equipment performance.
- Support Propulsion system design reviews
- Function as the L3Harris point of contact for technical issues related to propulsion systems and ship integration.
Qualifications:
- BS degree in Engineering and or significant project and system architecture experience in relevant areas to L3Harris current and future Naval business strategy.
- Must possess and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.
- 6+ years prior satisfactory experience as a power/propulsion engineer working with shipyards and interfacing with engineers and management at all levels. Navy or related military experience is a strong desire.
- Strong background in power systems, electrical circuits and control systems.
- Supervisory experience and the ability to mentor, train, and motivate people to excel individually and as a team in a fast paced, context switching work environment is preferable.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Expert knowledge of ships propulsion systems and Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) design components of naval ship systems.
- Electrical and mechanical integration experience for military environments requiring environmental qualifications.
- Working knowledge of MIL-SPECS, DOD regulations and practices, and Classification society rules and regulations. Familiarity with spreadsheet programs and their use.
- Well versed in Microsoft project management tools, CAD, VISIO, and Microsoft office applications.
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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, 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 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.