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About the job

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 45777

Job Location: Tulsa, OK with transition to Las Vegas, NV in 2027

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Aeromet in Tulsa, OK is seeking a skilled and motivated individual for the role of Mission Systems Engineer. As a core member of the Systems Engineering team, you will be responsible for supporting the ALIAS program from initial mission systems testing through, early deployments and into operations and sustainment. Initial work will be based out of Tulsa. The program plans to relocate to Las Vegas in the 2028 time frame.

Essential Functions:

Mission Aircrew Support / Aircraft Operations

Support mission planning, preparation, execution, and data collection activities

Serve in one or more aircrew roles (such as Sensor Operator, Test Conductor, or Technician) depending on training and mission requirements

Perform sensor calibration, system configuration, tracking and control, and real‑time monitoring of mission systems

Mission Essential Operations

Coordinate daily operational status with the mission team

Use mission planning tools to develop and refine mission plans

Conduct all required pre‑flight and post‑flight operational checkouts, calibrations, and documentation

Maintain operational availability of mission systems hardware and software

Provide ground support, download and archive mission data, process collected products, and deliver quick‑look analysis within 48 hours

Prepare and present mission briefings covering instrumentation, aircraft performance, and data products

Sustainment Site Support

Support unit‑level Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities

Apply in-depth knowledge of electro-optical principles and image sciences to support system development and operational performance.

Assist with on site engineering tasks, troubleshooting, and quick-turn technical resolutions involving mission systems, sensors, and software

Uphold all operational, security, and site procedures in accordance with system security plans and ALIAS requirements

Contribute to coordination across other agencies, test ranges, support contractors, and other mission partners

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Willingness to relocate to the primary ALIAS operating local as required

Must be able to obtain and maintain and FAA Class 2 Medical Certification

Preferred Skills:

Willingness to serve in multiple mission roles and undergo cross‑training

Comfortable working in demanding operational environments with minimum‑manned teams

Ability to follow standard procedures and maintain high operational discipline

Technical aptitude and ability to learn complex mission systems

Familiarity with aircraft operations, sensor systems, or test environments.

Ability to develop and perform structured system checkouts, operational procedures, and real‑time monitoring

Kknowledge of electro-optical principles and image sciences.

Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting infrared imagery and data.

Security process expertise.

Technical understanding of electronic components / computer hardware concepts.

Technical understanding of troubleshooting complex failure modes which include the interactions between software and hardware.

Ability to interpret and work in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment to understand the system design and contribute to system modeling in Cameo.

Prior military air-crew experience will be considered beneficial.

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