Lead, Systems Engineering - Link 22

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Maryland City (MD); Remote; USD 111,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. invites a seasoned Lead, Systems Engineering for Link 22 to join a remote role operating within multi-domain environments.

You will guide requirements, architecture, and integration of Link 22 across airborne and maritime platforms, ensuring system interoperability and compliance with standards. The role requires hands-on design and testing expertise, with travel varying from SW development phases to heavy field integration.

Qualifications

• Active US Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience (Software Engineer also considered with relevant experience).
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of core Systems Engineering requirements development, decomposition, traceability, verification, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Link 22 subject matter expert, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Link 22 systems, architecture, message standards, network design, and configuration options.
• Integrate and configure Link 22 for airborne and maritime platforms, ensuring compatibility and effectiveness.
• Architect and design Link 22 data flows across multi-node networks, including function groups, time slot management, and routing.
• Develop and maintain exportable Link 22 configurations for multiple programs and environments.
• Integrate and configure Link 22 hardware/software components (SNC, SPC, LLC) for interoperability.
• Design physical architectures combining Link 22 with Link 16, VMF across security domains.
• Plan and execute Link 22 interoperability testing in labs and multi-national settings.
• Prepare presentations to communicate Link 22 architecture to non-technical audiences.
• Develop test plans and verification scenarios for SW development and integration.
• Work in an agile engineering environment.

Skills

Link 22 expertise

US Secret clearance

Systems engineering requirements

NILE Link 22 testing

Airborne/ground integration

Education

Bachelors in electrical engineering tech

Graduate degree with 7+ years

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SNC

SPC

Link 22 hardware/software

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering Link 22

Job Code: 46405

Job Location: Remote, TX

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

Job Description

Perform as part of a team that supports the requirements, design, development, test, and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on ground and airborne ISR and communication platforms. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in Link 22 tactical data link systems, providing hands‑on architecture development requirements, system design, configuration, integration, and training expertise for airborne and maritime‑based system applications. Travel requirement will vary with the phase of the program, ranging from <10% during SW development phases to an excess of 50% during integration, testing, and delivery.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary Link 22 subject matter expert, leveraging in‑depth working knowledge of Link 22 systems, architecture, message standards, network design, and the full range of available configuration options.
• Integrate and configure Link 22 tactical data link systems for use with airborne weapon system and maritime‑based communication platforms, ensuring compatibility and operational effectiveness.
• Architect and design Link 22 data flows across multi‑node network environments, including Function groups, time slot management, and message routing.
• Develop, manage, and maintain exportable Link 22 configurations for use across multiple programs, platforms, and customer environments.
• Integrate and configure Link 22 hardware and software components, including System Network Controller (SNC), Signal Processing Controller (SPC), and Link‑level COMSEC (LLC) ensuring proper interoperability with platform systems and external networks.
• Design and develop physical architectures incorporating Link 22 alongside complementary tactical data links (e.g., Link 16, VMF) across multiple security domains.
• Design, integrate, and test wideband and narrowband communication systems in support of Link 22 operations.
• Translate customer requests and CONOPS into system‑level requirements and ensure proper requirement traceability throughout the program lifecycle.
• Write subsystem specifications based on system‑level requirements and evaluate alternative solutions to establish preliminary system designs.
• Review and evaluate electrical wiring diagrams to ensure design details trace to system requirements.
• Develop and execute Link 22 standards compliance and performance test procedures, ensuring system performance and capabilities meet defined system requirements and applicable MIL‑STD and STANAG specifications.
• Plan and execute Link 22 interoperability testing in lab and operational environments, including participation in multi‑national interoperability events.
• Prepare effective presentations to communicate complex technical information, including Link 22 architecture and configuration details, to non‑technical professionals and government customers.
• Develop, author, and implement software and system test plans in a collaborative team environment.
• Develop integration, test, and verification scenarios using Link 22 simulation equipment in support of SW development, integration, and test efforts.
• Work in an agile engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Active US Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience (Software Engineer also considered with relevant experience).
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of core Systems Engineering requirements development, decomposition, traceability, verification, and validation, with the ability to translate customer and stakeholder needs into clear, testable, and compliant system requirements.
• Prior experience creating tactical datalink (TDL) scenarios in support of software development, integration, and testing phases.
• Proven problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities in complex technical environments.
• Demonstrated, hands‑on experience integrating and configuring Link 22 tactical data link systems for airborne or ground‑based applications.
• Working knowledge of Link 22 network architecture, NPG design, time slot assignment, and STANAG 5522 message standards.
• Hands‑on experience with Curtiss‑Wright & Leonardo DRS Link 22 hardware and/or software products.
• Demonstrated experience architecting Link 22 data flows in multi‑node, multi‑domain network environments.
• Demonstrated experience performing NILE Link 22 standard and conformance testing for NATO weapon system.
• Prior experience working with NILE PMO and NILE GOTS hardware/software.
• Experience integrating with modernized software defined V/UHF software defined radio systems.

Strongly Preferred

• Security+ Certified.
• Experience creating and managing exportable Link 22 configurations for deployment across multiple platforms or customer environments.
• Ability to support flight test/ability to obtain active flight physical.
• Familiarity with Link 22 software updates, version management, and configuration baseline control.
• Experience with Link 16 and/or other tactical data links and their interoperability with Link 22 networks.
• Familiarity with Leonardo DRS and Curtiss‑Wright products and their integration within tactical data link and airborne communication architectures.
• Experience working with domestic and foreign subcontractors, and foreign customers.
• Familiarity with multi‑national interoperability testing events and coalition data link environments.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Hands‑on experience testing, integrating, and verifying hardware and/or software systems.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this remote role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $127,500 - $236,500. The salary range for this remote role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia is $110,500 - $205,500. 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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