Defense Systems Engineer Specialist – Cleared

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Systems Engineer, Specialist, to support system development, integration, and verification for advanced technology programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and drive root-cause analysis to resolve system-level issues.

The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, eligibility for a U.S. security clearance, and willingness to travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 4 years of experience.
• Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple engineering, integration, and test activities across program phases.
• Support development, review, and validation of system requirements, test procedures, and verification methods.
• Assist with system-level troubleshooting, issue tracking, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for assigned engineering or integration work packages.
• Monitor and report cost performance using EVMS metrics (BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, CPI, SPI).
• Interface with PMO and internal stakeholders to support planning, procurement, and execution needs.
• Oversee preparation of technical reports, status updates, and program documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Manage resource allocation and scheduling across concurrent activities.
• Up to 5% travel required.
• Active Secret security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Systems Engineer, Specialist, to support system development, integration, and verification for advanced technology programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and drive root-cause analysis to resolve system-level issues.

The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, eligibility for a U.S. security clearance, and willingness to travel up to 5%.