Lead, Systems Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 128,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in New Jersey is seeking a Lead, Systems Engineering (Level 5) to guide EW/ELINT design and MBSE activities across multiple programs. The role requires strong leadership, customer interaction, and a proven track record in requirements flow-down and design-for-manufacturability.

The ideal candidate will oversee rapid learning cycles, coordinate with program managers, and mentor junior engineers while supporting travel up to 10% and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications

• Active DoD secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of experience; Graduate Degree with 7+ years; or 13+ years with no degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead EW/ELINT system design and MBSE-driven development.
• Define and drive organizational level solutions across EW programs.
• Mentor systems engineers to peak performance and interface with program management.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

MBSE

System integration

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Graduate degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

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 Engineering

Job Code: 45044
Job Location: Clifton, New Jersey

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

Job Description:

The position will perform the roles and responsibilities of a Lead, Systems Engineering (Level 5), supporting programs across the Electronic Warfare (EW) Division in the Spectrum Superiority (S2) Sector. The Systems Engineering Lead must have experience with Electronic System Design and leading the HW/SW/FW development efforts for EW or ELINT applications and solving complex problems.

The Systems Engineering Lead will define and drive organizational level solutions The position will also support program level execution across the EW business areas.

Essential Functions:

The Lead Systems Engineer will perform the following functions :

• Subject matter expert in Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) systems
• Understand customer mission, customer sets, drives technical strategy withinthe portfolio
• Leads requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing agile product systems and software development and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality
• Leads the execution of rapid learning cycles in requirements development, design, build, integration & test and verification & validation in a design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability environment.
• Eliminate technical roadblocks for product and program development
• Develops, tracks, and presents technical performance metrics
• Improves upon existing Systems Engineering processes
• Overseestrade studies on a variety of systems and components
• Oversees design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground, and flight test
• Overseessimulations and other analysesto predict system performance in various environments
• Representsprograms astheleadengineeringinterface to customers
• Formulates and presents results during internal and external program meetings.
• Develop,mentor, and motivate systems engineers to peak performance
• Must be able to effectivelyinterface withportfolio management, program management, and customers
• Works with Program Managers and SE Program Leads to perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.
• Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies.
• Participate in proposal activities by approving both cost and technical estimates.
• Ability to lift to 20lbs
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• Active DoD secret clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• TS/SCI or the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Competencymakingdecisions with imperfect and incomplete information.
• Experience with requirements management, and requirements management tools.
• System-level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration and test of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces.
• Multi-domain knowledge, in particular systems, software, and firmware.
• Experience with integration and test planning.
• Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System
• Experience with Labview, Python and Matlab.
• Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products.
• Experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
• Experience leading a team to complete assigned program tasking.
• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $127,500 - $236,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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