(DoD SkillBridge), Specialist, Systems Engineer

Job Title: (DoD SkillBridge) Specialist Systems Engineer

Job Code: 30349

Job Location: Plano Texas

Job Schedule: 9/80 (100% on site)

L3Harris DoD SkillBridge is connecting transitioning service members to career training opportunities within our organization. We will provide service members with valuable civilian work experience through industry specific training certifications and on the job experience during their DoD SkillBridge internship to help them ready themselves for their next mission.

L3Harris aims to attract and retain veteran talent and to help bridge the gap between their military service and civilian careers within our organization. L3Harris is eager to share our knowledge and experience with our service members. This internship is an opportunity for the service member to gain a full understanding of the job position outlined below.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DOD SKILLBRIDGE JOB OPPORTUNITES YOU MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE U.S. MILITARY WITH 180 DAYS OF SERVICE OR FEWER REMAINING PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF SEPARATION AND HAVE AT LEAST 180 CONTINUOUS DAYS OF ACTIVE SERVICE.

Job Description:

Using first-principles thinking GNC engineers use a foundational understanding of physics combined with multi-disciplinary experience to develop and evaluate system capability to help steer a programs path forward. GNC Engineers are responsible for simulation and software development implementation testing and analysis supporting a variety of vehicle types and configurations.

Essential Functions:

• Support simulation and software development
  • Develop dynamic vehicle aerodynamic propulsion and hardware/sensor models
  • Develop guidance algorithms to provide mission capability
  • Design and tune controllers for vehicle stability/control and performance
  • Integrate a suite of sensor feedback for Navigation and Track State Estimation development
• Evaluate system performance capabilities and sensitivities using a variety of methods
• Support root-cause failure identification and resolution studies
• Create design/results documentation for internal and external customers
• Support growth of GNC Functional Organization through creation of technical/process resources

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required

• Physical Requirements (such as ability to lift up to 20 lbs.)
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience in at least one GNC discipline (Guidance Navigation Control Theory Track State Estimation High-Fidelity Vehicle Modeling)
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/orC/C

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Robotics or Mathematics
• Demonstrated problem solving and trade/parametric study execution
• Familiarity with a variety of mission sensor types (RADAR EO/IR etc) modes and stabilization
• Familiarity with a variety of vehicle sensor types (GPS IMU ADS etc) and modes
• Familiarity with a variety of tracker types and kalman filtering
• Background in physics/rigid body dynamics
• Excellent people skills with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary diverse and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written verbal & presentation)
• Positive Attitude Mentoring Emotional Intelligence Teaming Delegation
• Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary diverse and dynamic team environment
• Commitment to organizational success and work ethic
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products