System Engineer

About The Role

The Lead Systems Engineer position at L3Harris is pivotal within our Spectrum Superiority segment, based at our Salt Lake City, UT facility. This role involves leading the end-to-end lifecycle support of complex systems, from initial conceptual development through to product phase-out. The primary focus is on Systems Integration and Test (I&T), ensuring that hardware, software, and networked components work seamlessly together to meet stringent performance and reliability standards.

Qualifications

• A current DoD security clearance is mandatory.
• Candidates should possess an ABET-accredited Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of experience.
• Alternatively, candidates with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience without a degree are also considered.
• A solid background in systems engineering, with experience in requirements analysis, risk mitigation, and system development, particularly in defense-related projects.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama, and experience in system security testing, model-based systems engineering, and system integration is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects or segments thereof within a high-productivity environment, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Capture, analyze, and manage customer and derived requirements, ensuring traceability from system-level requirements down to verification test matrices.
• Develop technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans, and procedures to support system integration and validation activities.
• Employ industry best practices, tools, and methodologies to design, develop, or modify products, ensuring adherence to technical standards and customer expectations.
• Cook up and lead design reviews such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Plan and execute system integration and testing activities, including developing and implementing test strategies and procedures.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, manage subcontracts, and ensure procurement of required products and services meet project specifications.
• Ensure all technical activities conform to established policies, schedules, and quality standards.
• Travel 20-40% to support technical meetings, verification activities, and collaboration with customers and subcontractors.

Benefits

L3Harris offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. This includes competitive health insurance options, retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements. Employees have access to ongoing training and development programs, opportunities for career advancement, and a supportive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Additionally, our employees benefit from a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and community involvement, fostering a workplace where everyone can succeed and feel valued.

Equal Opportunity

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing where permitted by law. Many positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is limited to U.S. citizens. By applying for this role, you acknowledge and agree that your personal information may be shared with affiliated companies for employment consideration purposes.