Lead, Systems Engineering - Solypsis

L3Harris Technologies; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Systems Engineering - Solipsys to join our Rockwall, TX team. This role focuses on requirements, design, development, and integration of complex hardware/software systems for airborne ISR and communications platforms.

The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in Solypsis C2 mission software, driving architecture development, configuration, and testing. Travel requirements vary by program phase, with higher demand during integration and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology or related field.
• 9+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree reduces requirement to 7 years.
• In lieu of a degree, 13 years of prior related experience.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering requirements development, decomposition, traceability, verification and validation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary C2 product owner, leveraging Solypsis software architecture and configuration options.
• Integrate and configure Solypsis for airborne C2 weapon systems and NATO-enabled platforms.
• Develop and maintain exportable Solypsis configurations across programs.
• Translate CONOPS into C2 software requirements and configurations.
• Translate customer requests into system requirements with traceability.
• Write subsystem specs from system-level requirements and evaluate design options.
• Present Solypsis C2 capabilities to non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop and implement software and system test plans in a team environment.

Skills

Systems Engineering

C2 software

OpenShift

Security+

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology

Graduate degree

13 years experience without degree

Tools

Solypsis SDK

Solypsis API

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 - Solipsys

Job Code:

43459

Job Location:

Rockwall, 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 Solipsys command-and-control (C2) mission software, providing hands‑on architecture development requirements, system design, configuration, integration, and testing expertise for airborne 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 C2 product owner, leveraging in-depth working knowledge of Solypsis software architecture, features, and the full range of available configuration options.
• Integrate and configure Solypsis mission software for use with airborne C2 weapon systems (NATO desired), ensuring compatibility and operational effectiveness with external weapon system platforms.
• Develop, manage, and maintain exportable Solypsis configurations for use across multiple programs within business area.
• Translate operational concepts (CONOPS) into C2 software requirements and configurations that meet mission requirements.
• Translate customer requests into system, subsystem, and product 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.
• Prepare effective presentations to communicate Solypsis C2 capabilities as integrated into the weapon system to non-technical professionals, operators and government customers.
• Develop, author, and implement software and system test plans in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Strong 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.
• Demonstrated, hands‑on experience integrating and configuring Solypsis mission software for airborne and/or ground-based system applications.
• Working knowledge of Solypsis C2 software architecture and how to configure Solypsis C2 software to support a NATO C2 weapon system.
• Demonstrated experience working with OpenShift deployments and cluster environments.
• Prior experience obtaining ATO of a software solution supporting a weapon system.
• In-depth knowledge of requirement development process to integrate Solypsis C2 software with both OTS and custom developed software products.
• In-depth knowledge of Solypsis SDK, API interfaces, data flows, and system architecture.
• Security+ Certified.
• DoD Secret Clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI; requires U.S. Citizenship.

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience creating and managing exportable Solypsis configurations for deployment across multiple platforms or customer environments.
• Familiarity with Solypsis software updates, version management, and configuration baseline control.
• Experience identifying and troubleshooting software and/or network anomalies.
• Aircraft optical sensor system integration and ground/flight test support experience.
• Experience with obtaining and maintaining a government network ATO (Authorization to Operate).
• Experience working with subcontractors and U.S. Government customers.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Hands‑on experience testing, integrating, and verifying hardware and/or software systems.
• Ability to support flight test/ability to obtain active flight physical.

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.

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