Specialist, Systems Engineering - Hardware

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

• Communicate with vendors and customers to gather requirements for new projects and provide solutions to program challenges.
• Work with other Systems Engineers and Software Engineers to understand processing and I/O requirements and identify suitable hardware.
• Serve as the primary site Point of Contact (POC) for KVM design, integration, and troubleshooting with minimal oversight.
• Serve as the primary hardware POC, collaborating with Systems Engineers to identify next-generation processors, Network Attached Storage (NAS), and network switches.
• Provide computer hardware and software support to technicians in production shops, including the ability to build test operating systems and flash hardware firmware.
• Support aircraft training systems and video conferencing design and installations.
• Prioritize tasks and support requests from multiple programs to ensure system deliveries occur on time.
• Troubleshoot and solve hardware-related lab and field issues, requiring a thorough understanding of mission systems and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant systems engineer experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related systems engineer experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related systems engineer experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of computer components (CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Network Cards, GPUs) and experience with BIOS, UEFI, BMC, and hardware security features.
• Demonstrated experience with Linux and Windows operating systems for hardware testing and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to create and understand design flow, system interconnect, and wire harness drawings supporting multiple aircraft and ground systems.
• Demonstrated experience with generating and understanding hardware control drawings and processor drawings.

Qualifications

• Experienced with KVM over IP.
• Experience supporting aircraft training systems and video conferencing design and installations.
• Ability to troubleshoot, solve hardware-related lab and field issues, and work closely with Greenville Hardware Engineers to define requirements.

Benefits

Position requires an active DoD Secret Clearance minimum with the ability to achieve a TS/SCI clearance.

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

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