Electronic Warfare, Systems Engineering Lead

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 128,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Clifton, NJ is seeking an Electronic Warfare, Systems Engineering Lead. You will lead radar and sensor system engineering efforts, interfacing with customers to shape solutions and support capture and proposals.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional teamwork across systems, RF, antenna, hardware, and software disciplines, with travel including Amityville, NY as needed. A strong background in radar systems and MBSE is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; minimum 9 years’ experience.
• 9 years of systems engineering for radar, RF, or sensor systems.
• Ability to obtain secret clearance; 10–20% travel.
• Experience with MBSE methods and tools; cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system requirements, architectures, and interfaces for radar systems.
• Perform system-level analyses, trade studies, and performance assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and business development to align solutions.
• Engage with customers to understand mission needs and communicate capabilities.
• Support capture, proposals, and customer briefings; prepare technical documents.

Skills

Systems engineering

Radar concepts

RF systems

Sensor systems

Customer engagement

MBSE

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

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, Systems Engineering Lead

Job Code: 43722

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:

L3Harris provides the knowledge, technology, and techniques needed for mission success against threats across air,landand sea domains. We have and continue to deliver high-performing EW, ESM, ELINT, and Radarsystems that meet/exceed the performance, cost, schedule needs of our military customers.

The ideal candidate has experience in radar or sensor systems engineering and is comfortable working directly with customers to understand mission needs, shape technical solutions, and support capture and proposal activities. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Essential Functions:

• Support the development and management of system requirements, architectures, and interface definitions for radar systems and related subsystems.
• Perform system-level analysis, trade studies, and performance assessments for radar solutions in support of customer and program needs.
• Partner with engineering, program management, and business development teams to align technical solutions with customer requirements and strategic growth objectives.
• Engage directly with customers to understand mission needs, communicate technical capabilities, and support solution development.
• Support capture, proposal, and business development activities, including technical presentations, white papers, requirements analysis, and customer briefings.
• Assist in defining and communicating radar system concepts, operational use cases, and differentiated technical approaches.
• Support integration, verification, validation, and test planning for radar systems.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including systems, software, RF, antenna, hardware, and test engineering.
• Participate in technical and program reviews and help drive resolution of technical issues and customer concerns.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while serving as a trusted technical interface between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Travel as needed to support program execution and customer engagement, including periodic travel to Amityville, NY – 25%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 9 years of experience in systems engineering for radar, RF, or sensor systems
• Ability to obtain secret clearance
• 10%-20% travel

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 9 years of experience radar principles and system performance analysis
• 9 years of experience with requirements development and verification
• Customer-facing, business development, or stakeholder engagement experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with airborne, maritime, ground-based, or multi-mission radar systems.
• Familiarity with MBSE methods and tools.
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB, Simulink, or Python.
• Experience supporting proposals, customer demos, technical roadmaps, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Knowledge of RF systems, antennas, EW environments, or advanced sensing concepts.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $127,500-$236,500. 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.

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