Specialist, Systems Engineering (Network Engineering)

L3Harris Technologies; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY, is hiring a Specialist, Systems Engineering (Network Engineering) to deliver advanced engineering support for next‑generation tactical communications. You will work directly with customers in operational environments to provide high‑level technical support, system integration, and proactive issue resolution.

You will act as a technical liaison to ACES, Product Engineering, Product Management, and Sales, designing, configuring, and troubleshooting IP‑based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with tactical, RF, or mission-critical communication systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for tactical communication systems in lab, field, and customer environments.
• Manage and resolve complex customer incidents and technical escalations.
• Perform hardware and software system integration of wired and wireless network solutions.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot IP-based network architectures using fielded tactical radio solutions.
• Proactively identify potential system or network issues and recommend preventative or corrective actions.
• Serve as a technical liaison between customers, Product Engineering, Program Management, and Sales.

Skills

IP networking

Troubleshooting

Customer liaison

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Tools

CCNA Certification

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: Specialist, Systems Engineering (Network Engineering)

Job Code: 41938

Job Location: Rochester, NY

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 Specialist plays a critical role in delivering advanced engineering support for L3Harris’s next-generation tactical communications solutions. In this role, the Specialist works directly with customers in operational environments to provide high-level technical support, system integration, and proactive issue resolution. The position also serves as a key technical liaison to the ACES team, Product Engineering, Product Management, and Sales. This role is well-suited for technically strong, hands-on engineers who enjoy solving complex networking problems, working close to real-world deployments, and contributing to the evolution of innovative tactical systems. The successful candidate will support, integrate, and troubleshooting wired and wireless networked systems, with a strong emphasis on IP-based networking, routing, and tunneling technologies. In addition to incident response, the role includes proactively identifying risks, improving configurations, and sharing knowledge across teams to drive continuous improvement and customer success.

Essential Functions:

• Provide advanced technical support for tactical communication systems in lab, field, and customer environments
• Manage and resolve complex customer incidents and technical escalations
• Perform hardware and software system integration of wired and wireless network solutions
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot IP-based network architectures using fielded tactical radio solutions.
• Proactively identify potential system or network issues and recommend preventative or corrective actions
• Serve as a technical liaison between customers, Product Engineering, Program Management, and Sales
• Accurately document findings and contribute to internal knowledge sharing, training materials, and best practices
• Support continuous improvement by providing customer feedback and operational insights to product teams
• Travel - 35% or more
• Strong foundational knowledge of IP networking concept and protocals
• Working knowledge of routing, switching, and basic network security principles
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex, multi-layer technical issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work directly with customers
• Willingness to travel in support of customer engagements and field activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience supporting tactical, RF, or mission-critical communication systems
• Technical proficiency with wideband networking technologies, including but not limited to ANW2C, Wren-TSM, and Wraith, with a capacity to adapt to new and evolving communication systems.
• Enjoy working with people, developing relationships and sharing knowledge.
• Experience contributing to technical documentation, training, or customer enablement
• Interest in emerging technologies and contributing to new product capabilities early in their lifecycle
• Prior Military or worked in a military environment, demonstrating a deep understanding of military protocals and the ability to navigate complex defense-related environments.
• Hands on experience with:
  • Network tunneling protocals (e.g. GRE, IPsec, ZeroTear or equivalent)
  • Fielded Applications (e.g., TAK, ICE, InstantConnect)
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving technical environments
• CCNA Certification not required but highly desirable
• US Government Secret security clearance or ability to obtain.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State 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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.