Scientist, Systems Engineering (MBSE Chief Architect) (23518)

Job Title: Scientist Systems Engineering (MBSE Chief Architect)

Job Code: 23518

Job Location:Clifton NJ; Plano TX; Palm Bay FL; Richardson TX; Van Nuys CA

Job Description:

The ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE) Chief Architect will perform the roles and responsibilities of a Scientist Systems Engineering (Level 6) supporting programs across the Advanced Combat Systems (ACS) Sector. The MBSE Chief Architect is also responsible for developing and leading MBSE and Digital Engineering initiatives across ACS.

Essential Functions:

• Developing maintaining and overseeing the overall ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE) strategy and approaches used by Systems Engineering (SE) across the Advanced Combat Systems (ACS) Sector including: evaluating and recommending tools & processes; supporting SE Program Leads to implement and monitor the MBSE strategy; coaching and mentoring SE staff in MBSE; collaboration with other discliplines for overall Digital Engineering functional integration; securing executive and management support for MBSE strategy and initiatives; review programs from a DE stand point; support the start up of new programs with DE architectures best practices and guidance; support external efforts for the organization and sector to represent the company with regards to DE. This includes RFI Responses Working Group Attendance and training efforts.
• Leads requirements definition flowdown and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing agile product systems and software development and modelbased 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 designtocost and designformanufacturability environment.
• Works with Program Managers and SE Program Leads to perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.
• Develops or champions new systems concepts or technologies.
• Provides multidisciplinary subject matter expertise to highly complex systems including working with Electrical Mechanical Software and Firmware designers.
• Develops and runs simulations and other analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments.
• Formulates and presents results during internal and external program meetings.
• Provide guidance on trade studies on a variety of systems and components.
• Participate in proposal activities by approving both cost and technical estimates.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Active DoD clearance with current 5 year update.
• Bachelors Degree 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 minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with requirements management and requirements management tools.
• 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
• Multidomain knowledge in particular systems software and firmware.
• Experience in the System Design of Embedded System Architectures.
• Experience in the Digital Engineering Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and System Simulation.
• Experience estimating cost and determining the technical approach for proposals.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Competencymakingdecisions with imperfect and incomplete information.
• Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products.
• Experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
• Experience leading a team to complete assigned program tasking.
• Experience with Open System Architectures and Open Standards.
• Experience with Matlab or Python.
• Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations.
• Experience with integration and test planning.
• Excellent people skills with experience leading and collaborating in a multidisciplinary diverse and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written verbal & presentation).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California is $150000$278000. 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 companypaid 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. The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close July 31 2025.

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