Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 (Detection Algorithm Development) The ideal candidate for this position has extensive knowledge of EO/IR image / video processing techniques that can be implemented in low size, weight, and power (SWaP) space systems. Candidate will provide direct contributions and act as a technical lead for algorithm development, analysis, integration into flight hardware, on-orbit troubleshooting, and future pursuits.   Algorithm performance plays a key role in all stages of program life cycle. Candidate needs to be comfortable working with end customers to understand requirements and capabilities define and run trade studies to meet customer requirements. Candidate will also work closely with other systems engineers to define CONOPs, ICDs, and implementation requirements.   Lead/support development of image and video processing algorithm solutions for space based EO/IR systems Lead/support analysis of image and video processing algorithms in support of system level trade studies, requirement compliance and system characterization. Support systems engineering trade studies, CONOP development, and modeling/simulation efforts Implement custom and OpenCV-based image/video processing algorithms in FPGAs, GPUs, or embedded systems Perform rapid complex trade studies assessing a variety of algorithms to achieve optimal performance. Support concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system Support requirements traceability and development of test plans to cover requirements Support integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software Provide support to engineering in developing technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans and procedures, and test conformance to specifications Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. 5+ years experience in Python, C/C++, or VHDL ~ Professional experience implementing image/video processing algorithms in FPGAs, GPUs, or embedded systems ~ Active DoD Secret clearance Experience developing embedded software / firmware Ability to read/write C/C++ software Inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team Able to work with general direction or supervision in a demanding environment Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/Python) Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end to end systems in areas such as EO/IR, RF, or space payload and spacecraft bus subsystems Familiarity with program management, cost account management, integrated product teams   #All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .