Lead, Systems Engineer

Company: Harris Geospatial Solutions
Location: Herndon
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (Systems Power Engineer)Job Code: 20780Job Location: Herndon, VAJob Schedule: 9/80L3Harris 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.
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