Lead Systems Engineer, Mission-Critical Communications

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer in Carlsbad, CA. You will provide technical leadership for the MIDS JTRS program, guiding systems engineering, integration, and troubleshooting across design teams and customers worldwide.

The role requires a strong background in communications systems, formal AR/AS process discipline, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while coordinating with the PE/PM. Travel is limited to about 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with significant systems engineering experience.
• Active U.S. Secret clearance is required for this role.
• Extensive experience in systems engineering, integration and defense/aerospace domains.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for systems engineering activities on the program.
• Direct system engineering work and provide guidance across design, integration and troubleshooting.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, management, operations, and customers.
• Lead testing and validation of TDL software, hardware and systems; coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Active US Secret security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related

Tools

TeamCenter

SAP

SAPME

ProPricer

DOORS

Jira

Visio

Excel

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer in Carlsbad, CA. You will provide technical leadership for the MIDS JTRS program, guiding systems engineering, integration, and troubleshooting across design teams and customers worldwide.

The role requires a strong background in communications systems, formal AR/AS process discipline, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while coordinating with the PE/PM. Travel is limited to about 10%.