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EO/IR Systems Engineer

L3HHCM20
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026

Job Title: EO/IR Systems Engineer

 

Job Code: 44353

 

Job Location: Onsite - Herndon, VA

 

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

 

Job Description:

 

This position provides mission engineering support services for a Washington, DC-based customer. The candidate will need to have in-depth knowledge associated with the use and performance of L3Harris-developed systems and products (both hardware and software). The candidate will monitor and trend system performance and must be able to recognize and respond to anomalous conditions. The individual is expected to be able to apply advanced engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to solve complex problems associated with spaceflight hardware. The candidate will need to work independently to resolve a wide range of engineering problems, requiring collaboration with all required disciplines (mechanical, optical, electrical, software, etc.). This position requires continuous communication of technical issues, risks, opportunities, and status with respect to L3Harris-supplied products. There is daily interaction with teammates and customers to ensure mission success.

 

Essential Functions:

 

Provide Mission Operations support to current L3Harris products
Help develop and verify mission CONOPs as well as drive current CONOPs to successful program execution
Work with L3Harris off-site factory support as well as on-site customers in a fast-paced, multi-company environment
Participate in an on-call rotation and occasional surge or shift work

 

Qualifications:

 

Must currently have an active Top Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or another related scientific discipline and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, a Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Minimum of 2 years of relevant systems engineering experience
2 years of relevant experience with space systems and/or sensor systems technology design, manufacture, integration, and test
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MATLAB

 

Preferred Additional Skills:

 

Background in EO/IR or imaging systems design is highly desired
Familiarity with Linux
Familiarity with ground telemetry and commanding software, and mission scheduling software
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with a cross-functional team and act as a customer interface
Disciplined approach to procedural and program documentation of processes and results
Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership

 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater D.C. area) is $92,500-$171,500. 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 company-paid 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.

 

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Salary : $92,500 - $171,500

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