Lead, Systems Engineer (Systems Infrastructure)

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to direct the lifecycle of software, network, and cloud systems across FAA weather programs and cloud infrastructure initiatives. You will lead teams, drive design decisions, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and program objectives.

Responsibilities include modeling interfaces, executing trade studies, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud-based solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of relevant experience; graduate degree reduces requirement to 6 years.
• 9+ years professional experience in engineering.
• Experience with technical planning and analysis across software, network, and cloud lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Conducts technical planning and analysis across all phases of software, network, and cloud lifecycles from concept to delivery.
• Lead program gate reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure traceability across artifacts.
• Coordinate with SI&T leadership to ensure cohesive operation across software modules and cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain ICDs to define interfaces between software services and cloud resources.
• Support verification, validation, and security packages for cloud and software systems.

Skills

Systems Engineering

SDLC

Cloud Architecture

MBSE

Agile

Requirements management

AWS

OpenShift

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Jama

CAMEO

SysML

Terraform

KeyCloak

OpenShift

Red Hat Quay

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: 44491

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

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, Mission Networks, is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team as a Lead Systems / Software Engineer supporting various FAA weather programs, cloud infrastructure programs, and proposals. This role will lead assigned programs, IRADs, and proposals by applying strong traditional Systems Engineering Development Life Cycle (SDLC) rigor throughout all phases of the project.

This opportunity includes working closely with Software, Network, and Cloud Infrastructure Engineers to design and architect solutions; capture, allocate, and document system requirements; develop design artifacts; and present technical content at milestone gate reviews in accordance with L3Harris Technologies processes. The selected candidate will support the development and integration of cloud‑based architecture and infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with program objectives, technical requirements, and enterprise standards.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts technical planning and analysis activities throughout all phases of the software, network, and/or cloud system lifecycle, from concept through to delivery.
• Author and conduct Program Gate reviews such as SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, and TRR
• Overseas system integration activities with SI&T leader to ensure cohesive operation across software modules and cloud infrastructure.
• Develops, maintains, and documents Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to clearly define and manage software and cloud subsystem interfaces
• In concert with SI&T Leader manage verification and validation processes to confirm that cloud‑based and software‑centric systems meet all functional and performance requirements.
• Performs cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses with a focus on scalable and maintainable cloud architectures.
• Translates customer and stakeholder requirements into comprehensive system solutions, considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Executes functional decomposition, requirements allocation, and detailed trade studies to define hardware and software specifications for software and cloud systems.
• Develops and maintains interface definitions between software services, cloud resources, and any hardware elements.
• Collaborates with cross‑disciplinary teams during design, implementation, and testing to ensure requirements traceability and system integrity.
• Supports installation, operation, and maintenance planning for cloud-hosted software products, ensuring long‑term supportability and security.
• Identifies opportunities for system improvement and advocates for best practices in software architecture and cloud platform utilization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
• 9+ years professional experience in engineering
• Professional experience with technical planning and analysis activities throughout all phases of the software, network, and/or cloud system lifecycle

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience supporting weather or aviation programs.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama or other requirements management tool that integrate with MBSE workflows,
• Experience in the use of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO or other applications leveraging SYSML.
• Certifications such as, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Practitioner.
• Familiarity with Openshift, KeyCloak, Terraform Enterprise, Red Hat Quay platforms for Cloud systems
• Experience working in an Agile SW development process.
• Hands‑on experience leading cross‑functional teams, mentoring engineers, and engaging stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience generating system documentation and security packages.

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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