Lead, Systems Engineering - GPS

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Yorba Linda, CA is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer specializing in Military GPS receivers. The role requires deep expertise in GPS requirements, hardware test, and embedded real-time system knowledge. You will lead a team, engage with customers, and deliver design and test artifacts with limited supervision.

Active US Secret Clearance is required. The position follows a 4/10 schedule with 10-hour days, and travel up to 10% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in STEM with 9+ years, or graduate degree with 7+ years (12+ years desired).
• Active US Secret Security Clearance.
• 5+ years' experience with Military GPS systems.
• 5+ years' GPS receiver architecture experience and familiarity with M Code.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop CONOPS, requirements, design descriptions, verification plans/procedures, and CDRLs to meet schedules.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to algorithm development, system architecture and test.
• Lead qualification testing, system integration and end-to-end tests.
• Provide project management reports and support senior/customer reviews.
• Interface with program leadership and SW/HW/Test teams regularly.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers for design/build/integration/testing.
• Develop automated system test capabilities and scripts.

Skills

Military GPS systems

GPS receiver architecture

M Code

Requirements Development

Traceability

Analysis

Integration

Verification

Validation

System engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related discipline

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

DOORS

RRE

Job description

Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer - Military GPS Receivers

Job Code: 38681

Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA

Job Schedule: 4/10:

Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week preferred.

Clearance: Active US Secret Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Job Description:

Subject matter expert Systems Engineer with comprehensive knowledge of military GPS requirements development, traceability, analysis, integration, hardware test, verification, and validation, with emphasis on navigation and GPS receiver technology. Must be able to operate with minimal oversight with considerable latitude in assignments. Must be able to work in a team environment as an individual contributor. Must be able to work closely with the customer and other engineering disciplines. The products for which these systems are developed will operate in military embedded real-time systems, as well as end products in weapons and ground environments.

Job requires an understanding of systems engineering, GPS systems, Military GPS hardware, and the requirements needed to drive hardware design. Good interpersonal skills and communication skills are requirements. Experience with work in a classified environment and working with classified customer requirements is a plus.

Essential Functions:

• Will contribute to providing innovative Systems Engineering solutions consistent with business development plans.
• Will develop CONOPS, requirements, design descriptions, verification plans/procedures, customer contract deliverable documentation (CDRLs) to meet program schedules.
• Will support cross-functional teams for cross-functional design conflict resolution, Root Cause Analysis, blank-page architecture development, and design.
• Will contribute to algorithm development, analysis, implementation, system architecture, verification, and test with emphasis on military GPS receivers.
• Will lead qualification testing, system integration, and end-to-end test efforts.
• Will contribute to execution of design, build, integration, and test activities, problem resolution, and verifying that the deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.
• Will drive closure and resolve complex technical issues and challenges effectively, including leading failure investigations and troubleshooting activities.
• Will provide project management reports as required and support senior-level and customer reviews as necessary.
• Will provide inputs and reviews of the engineering technical baseline as part of proposal efforts.
• Will interface with the program’s leadership and other teams (SW, HW, and Test) on a frequent basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review presentations, and provide progress status updates on work products.
• Will provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, including leading execution of design, build, integration, and test activities, problem resolution, and verification that deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.
• Will participate or lead in the product development process, including design reviews.
• Will develop and execute automated system test capabilities, including equipment drivers, debug tools, automation scripts, database interfaces, and reporting tools.
• Will apply strong scripting and debugging skills, isolating issues in both software and hardware.
• Will utilize proficiency with wireless/RF test equipment such as signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
• Will support hardware and test software development as needed across lifecycle phases.

Qualifications:

• Required Education/Experience: Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline with minimum 9 years, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years prior relevant experience (12+ years desired).
• Active US Secret Security Clearance
• 5+ years' experience with Military GPS systems.
• 5+ years' previous experience in GPS receiver architecture experience and familiarity with M Code.
• Travel may be required up to 10%

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Requirements Development, Traceability, Analysis, Integration, Verification, and Validation for Navigation and GPS/GPS Receiver technology.
• DOORS and RRE experience desired.
• Strong scripting experience and debugging skills.
• Experience with system integration, system test automation, and hardware/software issue isolation.
• Proficient with wireless/RF test equipment (e.g., signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers).
• Experience with DO 254 and DO 178.
• Experience leading qualification testing, failure investigations, and complex issue resolution.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as both an individual contributor and a team leader.
• Must be able to work closely with the customer and other engineering disciplines.
• Candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is$127.500.00 MIN - $236,500.00 MAX. 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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