Electronic Warfare Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer 1

L3Harris Technologies; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Clifton, NJ seeks a Sr. Specialist in Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering to design, integrate, and test advanced EW/ESM/ELINT solutions. You will contribute to RF product development for government programs and support ongoing operations, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires strong RF knowledge, algorithmic experience, and ability to travel up to 10%. The company emphasizes growth, mission impact, and a collaborative environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active security clearance, minimum Secret Level
• Hands-on experience with commercial RF/EE test equipment/devices (e.g. signal generator, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, network analyzer, attenuators, amplifiers, etc.)
• Experience generating requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components
• Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/python)
• Experience on Hardware Environmental and EMI Qualification testing efforts
• Experience with concepts in signal processing, logic design, computer architecture
• Experience with System Design of Embedded System Architectures
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering and MBSE
• Understanding of Cyber Security best practices
• Organized and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Ability to work independently or with general supervision
• Strives for improvement and continuous development; opportunities for growth
• Recommendations for process or practice improvement within Systems Engineering
• Communication within Systems Engineering and across other engineering disciplines
• Support/lead requirements management using DOORS and JAMA
• Support/lead integration and test of electronic systems and related hardware/software/firmware subsystems
• Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation to find root causes or guide design
• Present work to multi-disciplinary teams and customers
• Ability to obtain higher levels as necessary
• Potential travel required – about 10%

Skills

RF systems

Signal processing

Python

MATLAB

System integration

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

10 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

JAMA

RF test equipment

Job description

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. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Electronic Warfare, Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineering

Job Code: 42460

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

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

Job Description: For 60 years, customers have turned to L3Harris capabilities in Electronic Warfare (EW), Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and Electronic Intelligents (ELINT) to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. We provide the knowledge, technology, and techniques needed for mission success against threats across air, land and sea domains. We have and continue to deliver high-performing EW, ESM and ELINT systems that meet/exceed the performance, cost, schedule needs of our military customers. And, best of all, we’re looking to grow our team! We’re looking for Systems Engineers to help us design, develop, integrate, test innovative electronic system solutions to our customers and support their on-going operations.

The ideal candidate would demonstrate expertise in RF systems, RF technology, and algorithms (linear and non-linear) to enable new RF products, services, and RF business development for government customers and programs. If you believe you fit the bill, we’d love to meet you and talk about your future at L3Harris!

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently or with general supervision
• Strives for improvement and continuous development, candidates should want to increase their knowledge base and look for growth opportunities
• Recommendations for process or practice improvement within the Systems Engineering Organization
• Communication within Systems Engineering and across other engineering disciplines
• Experience with requirements management and requirements management tools. (IBM Rational DOORS and/or JAMA)
• Support/lead integration and test of electronic systems and related hardware/software/firmware subsystems/sub-components/products
• Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation to find underlying root cause of issue and/or to guide design
• Present work to multi-disciplinary team and internal/external customers
• Ability to obtain higher levels as necessary
• Potential travel required depending on program assignments – 10%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active security clearance, minimum Secret Level

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Hands-on experience with commercial RF/EE test equipment/devices (e.g. signal generator, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, network analyzer, attenuators, amplifiers, etc.)
• Experience generating requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components.
• Experience with requirements generation and ability to interpret and evaluate requirements from the customer and breakdown for lower-level assemblies
• Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/python)
• Experience on Hardware Environmental and EMI Qualification testing efforts
• Experience with concepts in signal processing, logic design, computer architecture.
• Experience working on aerospace/defense electronic systems (e.g. electronic warfare systems, radar, missile guidance, missile defense)
• Experience in the System Design of Embedded System Architectures
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering, sysML/Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), and System Simulation
• Understanding of Cyber Security best practices
• Organized and detail-oriented

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State, New Jersey and New York City, the salary range for this role is $106,500-$197,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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