Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering to support the CMSS program in its Surveillance Systems division and sustain current block 10.2 systems and future Meadowlands. Responsible for leading design management and obsolescence activities across the lifecycle.

The role requires strong RF knowledge, system architecture modeling, and interface documentation, with a TS clearance. Collaborative work in an Agile IPT environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years’ relevant experience, or a Master’s with 4+ years; or 10+ years if no degree.
• 2+ years of experience with requirements in DoD development or sustainment.
• 1+ years of experience with Jira/Confluence.
• Active Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Preferred: experience with Electronic Warfare systems; familiarity with SE process tailoring.
• Experience modeling with Cameo/MagicDraw or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer capability needs into system requirements and manage allocation and traceability across the lifecycle.
• Maintain and control technical baselines through development and management of system documentation.
• Apply working knowledge of RF systems, components, and test capabilities to support design and verification.
• Develop and maintain system architecture models using tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or similar platforms.
• Create, update, and manage interface documentation (ICDs/IDDs).
• Perform systems engineering tasks related to obsolescence, including trade studies, requirement comparisons, and lifecycle impact assessments.
• Generate and update Air Force Technical Orders and support integration activities with a high-level understanding of information system network architecture.
• Communicate effectively across functions and collaborate closely with Integrated Product Teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

System engineering

RF systems knowledge

Requirements development

Agile/IPT collaboration

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

MagicDraw

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 Specialist, Systems Engineering

Job Code: 43361

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a senior professional with strong knowledge is system engineering to support the CMSS program in its Surveillance Systems division, with sustainment of the current block 10.2 weapons system, and future sustainment of Meadowlands. The systems engineer will be responsible for managing complex projects or processes with general oversight, leading technical design management and obsolescence systems design, development, and testing. The individual should be versed in the complete design life cycle.

Essential Functions:

• Translate customer capability needs into system requirements and manage allocation and traceability across the lifecycle

• Maintain and control technical baselines through consistent development and management of system documentation

• Apply working knowledge of RF systems, components, and test capabilities to support system design and verification

• Develop and maintain system architecture models using tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or similar platforms

• Create, update, and manage interface documentation, including ICDs and IDDs

• Perform systems engineering tasks related to obsolescence, including trade studies, requirement comparisons, and lifecycle impact assessments

• Generate and update Air Force Technical Orders and support integration activities with a high-level understanding of information system network architecture

• Communicate effectively across functions and collaborate closely with Integrated Product Teams in an Agile environment

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s Degree in revlevant field and 4 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

• 2+ years of experience working directly with requirements in either development or sustainment of a DOD system

• 1+ years of experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)

• Must possess and be able to maintain an active Top Secret Security Clearance

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Direct experience with Electronic Warfare weapon systems and their operation

• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering Technical Review processes and ability to tailor

• Experience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture, MagicDraw (No Magic, Inc.) or other architecture modeling tools

  In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $92,500-$171,500. 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.

  The application window for this position will close on 11/1/2026.

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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