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.

L3Harris 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.

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (Systems Power Engineer)

Job Code: 20780

Job Location: Herndon, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris 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 SystemsPerform / 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 SystemsAssist in design activities (integration and operation) relating to motors, variable frequency drives, generators, transformers, switchboards, and power management systemsAssist in preparation of RFI and RFP responses relating to Integrated Power and Propulsion SystemsReview 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 installationEquipment light-offTrials and acceptance trials supportSupport the effort as necessary in the review and refinement of L3Harris developed propulsion equipment performance.Support Propulsion system design reviewsFunction 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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