Lead Modeling & Simulation Engineer – Digital Systems

L3Harris Technologies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Nashville, TN seeks a Lead, Systems Engineer – Modeling & Simulation to deliver mission-focused technical solutions from concept through deployment and sustainment. You will translate requirements into executable designs, perform data-driven trade studies, and drive system-level decisions across hardware, software, and operations constraints.

The role emphasizes digital engineering, performance modeling, and lifecycle execution, with frequent cross-functional

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Extensive experience in systems engineering across full lifecycle.
• Experience with requirements management, risk management, and system integration/verification.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital engineering artifacts to support system understanding and decision making.
• Build performance models to evaluate system behavior and sensitivities.
• Conduct trade studies using analytical results and document them.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with requirements and constraints.
• Lead or support design reviews and verification activities.
• Prepare and present technical status and recommendations in reviews.

Skills

Cross-functional teams

MBSE

Model-based systems engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Nashville, TN seeks a Lead, Systems Engineer – Modeling & Simulation to deliver mission-focused technical solutions from concept through deployment and sustainment. You will translate requirements into executable designs, perform data-driven trade studies, and drive system-level decisions across hardware, software, and operations constraints.

The role emphasizes digital engineering, performance modeling, and lifecycle execution, with frequent cross-functional