Scientist, Advanced Concept Engineer – Mission Avionics Processors (FL or GA)

Job Title:  Advanced Concept Engineer (ACE) – Mission Avionics Processors

Job Code:  SAS20201211-53053

Job Location:  Palm Bay, FL or Alpharetta, GA 

Job Description:

Lead technical strategy and customer technical discussions for engineering in support of the world-class L3Harris Multifunction Avionics Processors.  Build relationships with and work alongside customers to understand their mission needs and translate those into technical specifications for design teams.  Analyze market conditions and forecast trends, examine our position against the competition, and develop an executable strategy for growing the business. Lead cross-functional teams to successfully architect next generation processor systems, perform system trades, and execute the development strategy. Prepare clear and compelling technical responses to RFIs and RFPs leveraging our market-leading technology.

Essential Functions:

• Write technical responses to RFIs and RFPs


• Architect multifunction avionics mission processors


• Lead internal teams to develop best value, optimized solutions


• Develop technology roadmap and advocate for internal investment for strategic technology advancement


• Perform market, competitor, and capability analysis for strategic planning


• Develop and maintain customer relationships


• Act as primary technical point of contact for customers


• Represent primary voice of the customer to internal teams


• Establish intra-company and industry teams for joint pursuits


• Develop and maintain marketing plan and materials


• Present clearly and concisely to customers and internal leadership


• Occasional travel expected to support customer meetings as customer facilities open up to visitors (post COVID)

Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field and 12+ years of relevant experience, OR, MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field and 10+ years of relevant experience


• 10+ years avionics processor design


• Active Secret security clearance


• Prior or current experience with business capture

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Team leadership experience


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• MS in Engineering or equivalent field


• Knowledge of RF & antenna performance capabilities


• Knowledge of electronic warfare (EW) technologies and techniques


• Knowledge of tactical communications technologies and techniques


• Experience developing R&D technology roadmaps