Lead Scientist, Systems Engineering – Electronic Warfare

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in New Jersey seeks a Scientist, Systems Engineering to lead MBSE and EW/ELINT integration across programs. The role requires deep technical leadership, requirements definition, traceability, and design-to-cost practices with active customer interfacing.

You will mentor systems engineers, drive rapid learning cycles from concept through verification, and coordinate with program management. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Active DoD secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years experience, or advanced degree with 10+ years.
• In lieu of degree, 16+ years related experience.
• Experience with requirements management and MBSE.

Responsibilities

• Lead EW/ELINT system requirements and MBSE
• Drive rapid learning cycles from design through verification
• Mentor systems engineers and interface with customers and program management
• Perform risk assessment and mitigation planning for complex projects
• Oversee design verification testing across lab, chamber, ground, and flight tests
• Collaborate with portfolio management and program leads

Skills

Security clearance

Systems engineering leadership

Requirements management

Communication skills

IPT leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

16 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in New Jersey seeks a Scientist, Systems Engineering to lead MBSE and EW/ELINT integration across programs. The role requires deep technical leadership, requirements definition, traceability, and design-to-cost practices with active customer interfacing.

You will mentor systems engineers, drive rapid learning cycles from concept through verification, and coordinate with program management. Travel up to 10% may be required.