Lead, Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Systems Engineer to develop and integrate complex hardware/software for military airborne platforms. You will translate needs into requirements, craft CONOPS, and lead architecture design and trade studies for future technologies on airborne missions.

Required is a strong engineering background with 9+ years (7+ with a graduate degree) and an active TS/SCI clearance. The role emphasizes customer liaison, teamwork, and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 9+ years related experience, or graduate degree with 7+ years.
• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Experience with DOORS, JIRA, MBSE and MIL-STD-1553 ARINC 429.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into verifiable system requirements.
• Write system/subsystem requirements specs.
• Develop system CONOPS and use cases.
• Develop architectures for mission equipment in SILs and airborne systems.
• Define requirement traceability methods.
• Perform systems engineering trade studies.
• Prepare effective presentations for technical and non-technical professionals.
• Be the focal technical point for conversations with the customer.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Leadership

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 9+ years experience OR Graduate degree with 7+ years

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

MBSE

ARINC 429

MIL-STD-1553

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: Lead, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 46030

Job Location: Waco, Texas

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking a Systems Engineer (SE) to work on future technologies for integration on a militarized G550 business jet. Tasks include: requirement development, design, test, and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software for ground and airborne platforms.

Essential Functions:

• Translate customer needs/requirements into unique verifiable system/subsystem level requirements.
• Write system/subsystem requirements specs.
• Develop system CONOPS and use cases.
• Develop system architectures that incorporate new mission equipment into SILs and airborne systems for military customer.
• Define requirement traceability methods.
• Perform systems engineering trade studies.
• Prepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals.
• Ability to use standard Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Ability to operate within a Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM); TeamCenter preferred
• Be focal point for conversation with the customer on technical issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Physics, etc.) and a minimum of 9 years related work experience, or Graduate Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Physics, etc.) and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• An active TS/SCI clearance
• Prior experience integrating mission systems on airborne platforms.
• DOORS Experience
• JIRA Experience
• MBSE Experience
• Digital Databus Standards (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553) experience
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
• Experience working with subcontractors and US Government customers
• Experience working successfully both independently and in a team environment with the ability to lead teams through a system development and integration cycle

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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