Lead, Systems Engineer

L3HHCM20; Utah; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Communication Systems is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to guide system-level activities across integration, verification, deployment, and sustainment for defense communications platforms. You will lead cross-functional teams and shape verification strategies in support of mission-critical programs.

The role requires deep SATCOM and RF expertise, strong DoD program experience, and hands-on leadership to troubleshoot, document, and improve test workflows while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience or 10 years with graduate degree.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across integration, verification, deployment, sustainment, and field support for complex defense communications systems.
• Provide technical direction for satellite communications, radio frequency, and military communications solutions across fielded and production environments.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning to improve mission readiness and reduce repeat issues.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, including procedures, work instructions, specifications, test artifacts, and support records.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, vendors, and customers to resolve technical issues and support program execution.
• Support customer engagements, field investigations, technical reviews, demonstrations, and deployment activities for classified and mission-critical systems.

Skills

SATCOM

RF Systems

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering Technology / Electrical Engineering / Systems Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Job Title

Lead Systems Engineer

Job Code

42225

Job Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule

9/80 work schedule where employees work 80 hours over nine days and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris Communication Systems is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer, to support Satellite Communications and Radio Frequency Integration, verification, deployment, sustainment, and field support activities for mission-critical defense communications platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on systems engineering leader who brings deep experience with satellite communications (SATCOM), radio frequency (RF) systems, automated test, and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The selected candidate will help solve complex system-level issues, guide cross-functional technical efforts, support customers in fielded and production environments, and strengthen verification, troubleshooting, and sustainment execution across the program lifecycle.

Essential Functions

• Lead systems engineering activities across integration, verification, deployment, sustainment, and field support for complex defense communications systems.
• Provide technical direction for satellite communications, radio frequency, and military communications solutions across fielded and production environments.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting, failure isolation, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning to improve mission readiness and reduce repeat issues.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, including procedures, work instructions, specifications, test artifacts, and support records.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, vendors, and customers to resolve technical issues and support program execution.
• Support customer engagements, field investigations, technical reviews, demonstrations, and deployment activities for classified and mission-critical systems.
• Design, maintain, or improve automated test solutions and verification workflows using industry-standard tools for hardware and system test.
• Apply radio frequency test methods and laboratory equipment to evaluate performance, support integration, and confirm system readiness.
• Travel up to 25% to support customer sites, field activities, and technical reviews.
• Support work in classified environments and maintain compliance with applicable security and handling requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience supporting MQ-1 Predator, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-9 Reaper, RQ-4 Global Hawk, or similar airborne and tactical communication platforms.
• Experience supporting the full systems engineering lifecycle for defense communications, airborne mission systems, or other hardware and software intensive platforms.
• Experience with system integration, verification, deployment sustainment, field troubleshooting, and cross-functional technical coordination.
• Experience developing technical procedures, process instructions, specifications, and other verification or support documentation.
• Experience using radio frequency test equipment such as signal sources, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, or similar laboratory tools.
• Experience supporting MQ-1 Predator, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-9 Reaper, RQ-4 Global Hawk, Rover, FEURY, or similar airborne and tactical communication platforms.
• Background with National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand for automated test development and support.
• Familiarity with compact, tapered, or mini compact antenna range environments and associated procurement or statement of work documentation.
• Experience leading antenna range, microelectronics test, electromagnetic interference, or similar technical teams.
• Knowledge of containment planning, field failure trending, and continuous process improvement methods in production and sustainment settings.
• Experience working directly with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve field issues and improve mission readiness.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification, Federal Communications Commission radiotelephone license, or related technical credentials

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