Lead, Networking Systems Engineer

Position Overview

The right candidate will be joining L3Harris Communication Systems as a Lead Systems Engineer (Networking Engineer), where you’ll play a critical role in designing and integrating advanced networking solutions that enable mission-critical communications around the world.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the technical lead for systems engineering activities in support of the program
• Directing and being responsible for System engineering work on the program
• Provide technical guidance and support across design, integration, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities
• Identify problems and opportunities, assess impacts, and determine appropriate corrective actions
• Perform root cause analysis and develop effective, practical solutions to complex technical issues
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, program management, operations personnel, and customers
• Support unfamiliar or challenging assignments with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Work closely with the Project Engineer (PE) and Program Manager (PM) to ensure alignment on technical priorities and execution
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external customers
• Lead networking system designs for next-generation communication products and systems
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings for leadership and customers
• Drive continuous improvement, applying lessons learned from programs to future designs
• Oversee product development technical activities and system integration activities to ensure designs are technically sound and meet system level requirements
• Willingness and ability to travel 4–6 times per year, including occasional weekend travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with or knowledge of Servers, Multiplexers, Routers, Switches, COMSEC devices
• Demonstrated troubleshooting experience at the LRU and CCA level
• Strong computer hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Prefer experience with some of the following tools: TeamCenter, SAP, SAPME, ProPricer, DOORS, Jira, Visio, Excel
• Networking expereience, including knowledge of networking protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to lead technical discussions across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with engineering, program management, and operations