Lead, Systems Engineer

About the role

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Avionics/Mission Systems IPT which develops the technical solution for Programs incorporating avionics and communication equipment into airborne systems for Military and Commercial Customers.
• Translate the Customer requirements into unique and verifiable system-level requirements.
• Ensure traceability and define requirement verification methods.
• Lead System Engineering trade study processes.
• Evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness.
• Write subsystem specifications based on system-level requirements.
• Evaluate alternative solutions and establish the overall system design.
• Review and approve verification test procedures to ensure that the system performance and capabilities meet the system requirements.
• Approve the Technical Data Package (electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical integration drawings, analysis reports, etc.) and ensure that the design details trace to the system requirements.
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations that communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals.
• Work closely with Project Engineering and Program Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior relevant Systems Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Systems Engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and Engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration and Test & Delivery.
• Previous experience defining, allocating, decomposing, managing, and verifying requirements.
• Experience utilizing standard Microsoft Office suite of applications as well as DOORS®, JIRA, Visio, TeamCenter PLM, Cameo System Modeler, et al.
• Ability to travel as needed based on business demands.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting First Article verification testing.
• Experience using MBSE methodology.
• Experience communicating with Subcontractors, U.S. Government Customers, and internal & external Customer Stakeholders.
• Experience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities
• Experience with civil and commercial avionics systems, as well as commercial aircraft communication systems.
• Experience with the DMSMS process.