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Technical Lead Member Engineering Staff (TLMES)

L3Harris Technologies · Camden, NJ · 3 days ago
On-siteEngineering$137k–$253k/yrFull-time

Job Code: 46494 | Camden, NJ (On‑Site)

About the role

L3Harris Technologies – Integrated Systems & Encryption team is a recognized global leader in the design, development and production of secure communication systems and products supporting mission‑critical space, ground, air and naval operations. The Information Assurance Systems Engineer is first and foremost a Systems Engineer who is also a subject matter expert in the development of systems and equipment that protect classified National Security information. This position is ideal for those with either Systems Engineering academic or industry experience in the design, development, and test of Information Assurance solutions for Defense and Intelligence community customers.

Responsibilities

  • Developing Concepts of Operations, performing requirements decomposition and synthesis.
  • Leading architecture development and analysis.
  • Planning and executing security test activities.
  • Serving as the SME and Systems Lead for Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography.
  • Applying security and cryptography expertise throughout the Systems Engineering process to develop and successfully certify National Security systems on time, within budget, and with low residual risk.
  • Acting as a single Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography.
  • Leading cross‑team coordination and driving resolution.
  • Coordinating efforts, influencing and resolving cross‑team issues, and effectively communicating changes.
  • Travel up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline.
  • Active U.S. Government security clearance (DoD SECRET minimum).
  • 9+ years of Systems Engineering experience, including work on Information Assurance systems/products.
  • 7+ years applying the full Systems Engineering lifecycle from concept development through system test.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Architecture Development, including functional analysis, requirements allocation and traceability, trade studies, system synthesis, and integration/verification testing.
  • 4+ years of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience with Information Assurance, security, and cryptography.
  • 3+ years of experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including TLS and certificate/key management.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in developing NSA Approved products (highly desirable).
  • Master's degree (highly desired).
  • Understanding of Key Management Systems including Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), and their impact on the design of End Cryptographic Units (ECUs).
  • Proven track record of success in the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and test of NSA Approved Type 1 certified systems or equipment.
  • Security architecture development skills, specifically the ability to make complex design trade‑offs affecting system security.
  • Experience negotiating security requirements with NSA Technical Evaluators.

Pay

Salary range: $137,242 – $253,344 (final offer may vary based on 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

Schedule

9/80 Regular – employees work 9 out of every 14 days (totaling 80 hours) and have every other Friday off.

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