Lead, Systems Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer specializing in Electronic Warfare. This pivotal role involves overseeing a portfolio of programs, ensuring technical execution, and fostering collaboration across disciplines. You will lead teams in the planning and implementation of cutting-edge systems, guiding engineering staff while maintaining alignment with customer needs and company objectives. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and innovation in defense technology, where your expertise will contribute to national security and impactful projects. If you are passionate about engineering and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-discipline teams in systems engineering projects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems integration

Requirements development

Agile Development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

Systems Integration Lab (SIL)

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: 22562

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Description:

The Lead, Systems Engineering - Electronic Warfare position will be responsible for the technical execution of a portfolio of programs in Clifton, NJ. The position involves close collaboration with other L3H programs to ensure commonality in system designs and opportunity for growth where possible. The position will also provide coaching and development for the portfolio engineering staff as well as oversight and direction for the entire portfolio.

Essential Functions:

• Lead portfolio cross discipline implementation teams across 3 programs on planning, documenting, and implementing additional capabilities into HW/FW/SW baseline that will meet the customer needs.
• Lead test and delivery of production systems to the customer and meet all milestone deliveries.
• Lead the team in planning by establishing work packages that can be decomposed during Product Increment planning, lead and organize the teams and maintain alignment with the overall Advanced EW initiatives.
• Meet with customers on a regular cadence to ensure alignment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, Ops, and quality to ensure on time delivery of product to customer.
• Lead concurrent, development, integration, and production efforts.
• Provide direction on both acceptance criteria for epics, demonstrations for the culmination of product development increments, and establish definition of done for newly integrated capabilities at a system level.
• Engineering POC for portfolio accomplishments, issues, highlights, weekly status.
• Ensure adherence to tailored L3Harris engineering processes in the portfolio.
• Interface with L3Harris Leadership team in regards to portfolio direction, strategy, and status.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Mechanical engineering and minimum 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.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience in an Engineering leadership role, such as: Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
• Experience with systems integration and test, including but not limited to systems integration lab (SIL), chamber, ground, and flight.
• Experience with requirements development and architecture definition.
• Experience on large scale Hardware / Software Engineering development efforts.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Electronic Warfare subject matter expert.
• Experience in the Digital Engineering, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), and System Simulation.
• Experience with Agile Development.
• Experience on large scale production efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver and sustain measurable results.
• Ability to coach, mentor and build relationships with external organizations.
• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal & presentation).

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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