Lead Systems Engineer – Mission Protection (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer – Mission Protection to support a high-visibility national security program. You will lead the Mission Protection team and act as the primary authority on protection activities for space and ground assets, ensuring survivability in contested environments.

Responsibilities include threat modeling, risk management, and integrating protection into lifecycle activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree with 7 years or 13 years with no degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly clearance required.
• 5 years of threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and risk management.
• 5 years of experience with Weapons and Tactics (W&T) team, integrating protection strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mission protection assessments across space, cyber, and ground architectures.
• Collaborate with mission planners, operators, and partners to integrate protection strategies.
• Lead development of mitigation plans and implement countermeasures for mission assurance.

Skills

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate degree

Tools

STK

ODTK

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer – Mission Protection to support a high-visibility national security program. You will lead the Mission Protection team and act as the primary authority on protection activities for space and ground assets, ensuring survivability in contested environments.

Responsibilities include threat modeling, risk management, and integrating protection into lifecycle activities.