Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering

L3Harris; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering to design and integrate Land Mobile Radio (LMR) solutions for public safety and national security applications. You will work with RF, IP networks, microwave links, and dispatch subsystems, traveling up to 10% to support deployments.

Key responsibilities include crafting proposals and technical drawings, presenting solutions to customers, and coordinating transition to implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience; Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Knowledge of RF fundamentals and public safety mobile networks is required.

Responsibilities

• Craft high quality proposal text and drawings describing the technical solutions.
• Participate in discussions and presentations with customers, consultants, vendors and L3Harris personnel.
• Formally present technical solutions and product information to customers and professional groups.
• Coordinate technical transition of design to implementation system engineer after contract is awarded.
• Travel up to 10% and occasional extended hours.

Skills

RF Fundamentals

LMR Systems Design

Public Safety Networks

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Team Building

Travel 10%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

APCO P25

DMR/Tetra/LTE

CAD

IP Networks

RF Antenna Systems

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: 43354

Job Location: Lynchburg, VA

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

Job Description:

The Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering role will support Senior Engineers in designing complex Land Mobile Radio system solutions that satisfy specific customer requirements. Systems involve L3Harris and vendor equipment, and typically include IP networks, microwave links, wireless data, RF antenna subsystems, 911 dispatch and/or other custom designed subsystems. This candidate will also perform site visits and analyze existing customer technical assets.

Essential Functions:

• Craft high quality proposal text and drawings that clearly and effectively describe the technical solutions being offered.

• Participate in discussions and presentations with customers, consultants, vendors and other L3Harris personnel as necessary to advance projects.

• Formally present technical solutions and product information to customers, professional organizations, and consultant groups for the designs developed through the proposal process.

• Coordinate technical transition of design to implementation system engineer after contract is awarded

• Ability to travel 10%, Sometimes required working extended hours

  Qualifications:

  Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of RF Fundamentals.

• Experience in telecommunication systems design involving LMR communications systems (P25, Tetra, DMR, Microwave and LTE), Public safety grade mobile voice and data networks. Knowledge of integrated command and control Dispatch Consoles, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD). Overall knowledge of Public safety mobile broadband networks and devices (LTE).

• A knowledge of both public and private communications systems (e.g. APCO P25, DMR, Tetra, LTE, 802.11, 3G/4G) is highly desirable.

• Experience in design of IP networks, RF antenna systems, two-way radio systems, microwave systems, wireless data systems, data networking, as well as system configuration is desired.

• Knowledge of RF coverage predictions, including coverage analysis, frequency reuse, traffic/capacity modeling.

• Good communications skills. Good written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as good presentation skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences in English (any additional language is a plus).

• Should possess good interpersonal skills and have demonstrated the capacity to effectively foster team building within and beyond his/her work group.

• Presentation skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences.

  The salary range for this role in Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $70,500 - $130,500. 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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