Senior Associate, Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Associate, Systems Engineer in Carlsbad, CA to advance the MIDS‑JTRS and NGTDL product lines. You will support design, development, testing, and integration of our systems onto customer platforms, and sustainment across the lifecycle.

The role involves leading demonstrations, platform integration on aircraft and ISR systems, and close collaboration with customers to ensure successful STT integration, with a focus on RF systems and documentation. Requires a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years prior systems engineering experience, or Graduate Degree/equivalent with 0–2 years of prior systems engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related systems engineering experience.
• Active US Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead and Innovate: Support high-impact demonstrations at trade shows and customer sites, showcasing MIDS‑JTRS and NGTDL products.
• Platform Integration: Integrate MIDS‑JTRS and NGTDL products onto platforms including aircraft, ground vehicles, and ISR systems.
• Customer Collaboration: Work with customers to ensure successful integration of STT into their systems and provide expert technical support.
• Development and Testing: Conduct internal development and rigorous testing of MIDS‑JTRS and NGTDL software applications.
• Business Development: Maintain equipment inventory and support product line growth.
• Production and Depot Support: Provide technical support for production and maintenance, repair, and operations.
• Product Support/Lead: Address product inquiries and update ICDs and O&M documents.
• Travel required: 10%

Skills

Systems engineering

RF systems

Integration

Documentation

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Graduate Degree or equivalent

6+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

RF Spectrum Analyzer

ICD Documents

Test Equipment

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: Senior Associate, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 46941

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

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

Job Description:

Are you a highly skilled Systems Integration Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology in the defense and aerospace industries? Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in advancing our Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS‑JTRS) and Next Generation Tactical Data Link (NGTDL) product line. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects, collaborate with top-tier customers, and make a significant impact in the field. The Specialist Systems Engineer will support the design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of L3H products onto customer platforms. Additionally, they will support products throughout their lifecycle including initial design through production and sustainment.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and Innovate: Support high-impact demonstrations at trade shows and customer sites, showcasing our MIDS‑JTRS and NGTDL products.
• Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrate MIDS‑JTRS and NGTDL products onto various platforms, including aircraft, ground vehicles, and ISR systems.
• Customer Collaboration: Work closely with customers to ensure successful integration of STT into their systems, providing expert technical support which includes addressing RFIs related to hardware, software, and integration.
• Development and Testing: Conduct internal development and rigorous testing, including demonstrations and validation of MIDS‑JTRS and NGTDL software applications.
• Business Development: Maintain equipment inventory and support business development activities, contributing to the growth and success of our product line.
• Production and Depot Support: Provide Technical support for production and maintenance, repair, and operations.
• Product Support/Lead: Address product technical inquiries. Maintain and update Engineering documents such as ICDs and O&M documents.
• 10% travel required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years prior systems engineering experience, Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior systems engineering related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related systems engineering experience
• Active US Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Hands‑on experience with tactical data link systems including radio systems (MIDS, LVT, STT, BATS‑E 1500S, BATS‑E 2000, BATS‑D, etc.), host systems and military communication protocols.
• Systems engineering and/or software development skills.
• Understanding of both electrical and hardware ICD documents. Must be able to decipher integration requirements from these ICDs.
• Works under general supervision; owns defined integration, test, sustainment, or customer‑support workstreams; resolves moderately complex issues; and recommends process improvements.
• Experience supporting a Government Customer (Technical Inquires, Product Support)
• Documentation skills (specifications, test plans, procedures, reports)
• Experience with verification/validation, RF/spectrum-analysis equipment, and configuration controlled Engineering documentation.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and technologies.
• Experience supporting one or multiple product lines (Depot, Production, Sustainment) including platform integration, Tactical Data Link support and support for government customers.
• Experience in lifecycle support across production, depot, sustainment, and field/customer-site integration.
• Understanding of RF systems and the test equipment used to analyze spectrum.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.
• RF experience to include hands‑on use of spectrum‑analysis and other relevant test equipment.
• Experience with requirements/Interface Control Documentation and analysis including verification, validation and configuration management.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $80,500 - $149,500. 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.

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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