Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering

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, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the Role

The Senior Specialist, Network Systems Engineer will be responsible for the development of advanced communication subsystem hardware/software for multi-segment (space, ground, airborne) applications. The position spans initial concept development through hardware/software implementation, test, and delivery. Potential applications include high rate, assured, and optical communications. The incumbent will understand all levels of development requirements, lead multi-disciplined engineering teams in developing new capabilities, and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Systems engineering lead that organizes, participates, and manages key project/program engineering tasks
• Leads requirements analysis, decomposition, and assignment to appropriate functional areas or subcontractors; manages traceability back to customer specifications and system-level derived requirements
• Leads design synthesis and generation of supporting design documentation, including technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans and procedures, and verification cross-reference matrix (VCRM)
• Ensures technical performance, quality, and adherence to established policies and processes
• Develops and presents project/program design reviews for internal and external customer audiences
• Leads or assists in project/program schedule and budget planning, subcontract control, and risk management
• Leads or assists in management over systems engineering teams and other functional design engineers
• Leads or assists system integration, verification, and qualification events
• Participates in customer request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP), and new business development pursuits, including technical capability demonstrations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• Must currently have, and/or be able to maintain, an active U.S. Government DOD Top Secret Clearance

Skills

• Leadership skills with the ability to guide technical direction/vision for projects; strong contributor to integrated product teams
• Understanding of communication theory, with working knowledge of digital design, RF design, mechanical design, network design, or software design of digital line-of-sight and satellite communication systems
• Experience in requirements management and documentation; risk management, project planning, and technical project management
• Strong communication (written and oral) and formal presentation skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, DOORs, or similar tools
• Experience managing technical projects involving system integration, verification, and formal qualification, including supporting events at customer locations
• An active Secret or Top Secret US DoD clearance or the ability to obtain one

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totaling 80 hours worked—and have every other Friday off.