JobsUSALead, Systems Engineering (UAV Propulsion)
Company : L3Harris
Location : Ashburn, VA, 22011
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
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.
nL3Harris 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.
nJob Title: Lead, Systems Engineer (UAV Propulsion)
nJob Code: 27118
nJob Location: Ashburn, VA
nJob Description:
nAs the Lead, Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for hardware and software requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, management, verification, and validation of technical products and systems with an emphasis on propulsion subsystem development, analysis, and testing for unmanned aircraft. Primary responsibilities for this role include being the primary interface for critical suppliers, evaluating and testing propulsion subsystems, conducting data analyses, and interfacing with the vehicle design team for integration.
nThe Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies.
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Responsible for requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing agile product systems and software development and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality; Leads the execution of rapid learning cycles in requirements development, design, build, integration & test and verification & validation in a design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability environment
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Lead development effort for key components of propulsion subsystem, providing technical guidance to internal engineers as well as external suppliers, while ensuring technical, schedule and cost objectives of the hardware are met
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Develop, track and present technical performance metrics
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Help perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
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Execute system integration and engineering test efforts of propulsion systems
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Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies.
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Responsible for improving upon existing Systems Engineering processes
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System design synthesis of complex electronic systems to include processes and interfaces in testing
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Perform trade studies on a variety of systems and components
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Perform design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground and flight test
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Analyze data from design verification test efforts
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Develop and run simulations and other analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments
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Present results during internal and external program meetings
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Participate in proposal activities both cost and technical
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Obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
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Lifting up to 20 lbs
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10% travel may be required
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Other duties as required
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Qualifications:
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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
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Active DoD Secret security clearance
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System level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options
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Hands-on experience being involved in system integration, engineering testing, and system performance characterization
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Preferred Additional Skills:
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Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products
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Strong knowledge of jet engine design, fuel system design, incompressible fluids modeling
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Exposure to/experience with engine or fuel system testing
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Experience leading a small team to complete assigned program tasking
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Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
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Experience with Matlab, Simulink, LabView, Python, or C/C++/C#
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Experience in Control
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