Scientist, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Rockwall, TX is seeking a Scientist, Systems Engineering to support requirements, design, development, test, and integration of complex hardware/software systems for ISR and communications platforms.

The role emphasizes translating customer needs into testable system requirements, leading design reviews, and delivering end-to-end system solutions in an agile environment. Security clearance and senior experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with 12+ years of experience; Software Engineer considered with relevant experience.
• Graduate degree with 10+ years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 16 years of related experience accepted.
• Experience with core Systems Engineering requirements development, decomposition, traceability, verification, and validation.
• Lead Systems Engineer for quick-reaction ISR capabilities including system redesign and upgrades.
• Experience integrating with modernized SDR systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop physical architectures across voice, video, and data with multi-domain security.
• Translate customer requests and CONOPS into system-level requirements with traceability.
• Write subsystem specs and evaluate solutions to establish preliminary designs.
• Review wiring diagrams to ensure traceability to system requirements.
• Develop and implement software and system test plans collaboratively.
• Create integration/test scenarios using Link 22 simulation equipment.
• Work within an agile engineering environment.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements traceability

Agile engineering

Software integration

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related

Graduate degree preferred

16 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Link 22 simulation

Software Defined Radios

FAA STC activities

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: Scientist, Systems Engineering

Job Code: 45359

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.

Essential Functions:

• < 10% during development phases to an excess of 50% during integration, testing, and delivery, travel based on business needs.
• Design and develop physical architectures incorporating voice, video, and data capability across multiple security domains.
• Ability to 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, 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 TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience (Software Engineer also considered with relevant experience).
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with 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 experience as a Lead Systems Engineer for quick-reaction ISR capabilities to include full mission system architecture redesign, sensor system replacements and upgrades, including FAA STC certification activities.
• Demonstrated experience working in complex technical environments.
• Demonstrated experience integrating with modernized software defined V/UHF software defined radio systems.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Security+ Certified.
• Experience working with domestic and foreign subcontractors, and foreign customers.
• Experience testing, integrating, and verifying hardware and/or software systems.
• Experience with obtaining and maintaining a government network ATO (Authorization to Operate).

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