Chief EO/IR Systems Engineer, Space Superiority and Imaging Division 1

The L3Harris AgileEO – Space Superiority and Imaging Systems Division in Wilmington, MA seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the Tactical Imaging portfolio with expertise in electro-optical / IR payloads, subsystems, and software for space systems to join our growing team. This position reports directly to the Director of Engineering / Business Area Chief Engineer and is responsible for business aligned technology strategy, execution of ongoing customer programs, subject matter expert consulting for programs, and support for engineering initiative deployments / process improvements. This includes all phases of development from pre-award concept development, initial architecture, and development of interfaces and component requirements through design, testing and verification, on to production support.

Learn more about the satellite solutions we provide for government and commercial organizations here: Essential Functions: Chief Engineer aligned to a portfolio Program Director to act as the primary liaison to the business from the Engineering Function. Significant technical areas of focus within Tactical Imaging portfolio include Optical Systems Engineering, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Software Engineering, Integration and Test Engineering, and Electronics Engineering (power, analog, digital, and FPGA).

Office of the Chief Engineer Functions: Oversight for program performance (cost, schedule, technical) across the portfolio Lead / establish Independent Review Teams through stage gate approvals while providing technical oversight / consulting Responsible for technical issue resolution, ensure root cause is identified, and corrective actions are executed Engineering point of contact for program accomplishments, issues, highlights and weekly status Ensures readiness for design reviews Support program technical and management leadership, as required Support and lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers, as required Supports new business pursuits through architecture development, technical baseline review, and proposal cost review Drives to prevent unique product implementation at proposal phase/concept design Identify IR&D efforts in alignment with technology roadmaps to create technological differentiators Identifies opportunities for engineering improvements (people, process, and tools) Ensure engineering initiatives are adopted by the business Drive a culture of data-based actions; use existing data/develop tools to create actionable information to drive improvement Lead continuous improvement processes and activities within Engineering Ensure program staffing demand for engineering is defined and documented Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Optical Science, Physics or related discipline and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.

Graduate

Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Active Secret Security

Clearance required 9 years'

experience in airborne or space based optical payloads development Prior or current experience leading technology focused research and development projects Prior or current experience leading technical execution teams Prior or current experience with oversight for program performance (cost, schedule, technical) Preferred Additional Skills: Master of Science (or higher) in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance Functional management experience, leading a large team >50 resources across multiple disciplines Space Systems domain ground system knowledge desired Technical knowledge of Space-based Optical Payloads Optical architectures for space telescopes and sensors including the use of aspheric and freeform optics Experiential understanding of materials for advanced optical payloads (knowledge of advanced materials such as SiC, Low expansion glasses, Be, etc.) Opto-mechanical sub-systems for beam steering and control-gimbals, fast steering mirrors, focus and filter wheel mechanisms Payload electronics for payload control including servo control electronics, payload command and control, sensor control and on-board processing Optical sensor technologies (visible through long-wave IR) Telescope and payload sensor manufacturing approaches with an emphasis on multi-unit production Flight software and firmware architectures Experience successfully executing multi-site engineering efforts Strong coaching and employee development skills The ability to communicate cross functionally with various levels of leadership including executive levels of technical and business leadership Project Management skills and the ability to organize and manage multiple projects from charter through delivery Effectively work with vendors, subcontractors, customers (both internal and external) and various internal functional depar