Senior Associate, Systems Engineering

Job Code: 45966 | Location: Forest, VA

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. 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.

The Factory to Field Systems Engineer implements complex IT systems that satisfy specific customer requirements. Systems involve Harris and vendor equipment, and typically include IP networks, Linux and Windows virtual machines, RF Base Station & Repeater equipment, and/or other custom subsystems. The successful candidate will implement systems based on proven and approved designs. The candidate will have ability to implement approved system designs. The candidate will be responsible for solid, consistent deployments, maintaining high standards of security, availability, and performance for public safety communications systems. The candidate shall be able to provide leadership to other members of the implementation team and define engineering schedules. The successful candidate will aggressively resolve customer issues, deliver clear and concise statements of work for sub-contractors, and continually improve execution via tollgate processes. The candidate shall execute implementations utilizing Harris standard operating procedures. The candidate will work closely with program management to provide early identification and resolution of problem areas on the project. The candidate shall identify and facilitate activities with vendors, escalation teams, and other teams within Harris.

Additionally, may respond to proposal text, and offer material content that effectively describes the system and special equipment being offered. Approximately 60% of the time will be spent in factory staging and verification and 40% field travel.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off. Travel approximately 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and supporting complex IP-Based radio system networks
• Implementing Information Assurance products for customer Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems
• Maintaining documentation & configuration revision control
• Following established ISO processes via tollgate system
• Driving improvement in the program implementation process by actively participating in every phase of the design, staging, configuration and implementation of L3Harris Land Mobile Radio systems, with an emphasis on streamlining program operations
• Participating in technical planning, system integration, functional verification, performance validation, and process improvement vs cost/risk analysis
• Participating in discussions with customers, consultants, vendors and other L3Harris personnel as necessary to advance projects
• Working early in the contracting process to identify possible issues in the as-offered design and offer potential solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
• 3-6 years of technical experience in Land Mobile Radio, telecommunications or related field

Skills

• Technical experience in Land Mobile Radio, telecommunications or related field
• Practical hands-on field experience in RF/LMR system design, staging, configuration and implementation of complex radio systems
• Experience in design of IP networks, RF antenna systems, microwave systems, wireless data systems, data networking, as well as system configuration
• Able to work within a cross-functional team environment
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written (English)
• Professional certifications (e.g. Network+, Security+, Linux+, CCNA) are a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent project tasks and prioritize them appropriately
• Clear & concise ability to communicate issues in a less technical sense to management and business
• Demonstrated leadership skills which include customer focus, change management, teamwork, diversity, and integrity
• Self-motivated team player, able to set priorities and manage to deadlines
• Excellent trouble-shooting, communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to proactively resolve problems

Security

Security clearance is a plus; must have ability to obtain a security clearance.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area and New York City is $80,500 - $149,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.