Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 106,500 - 197,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Yorba Linda, CA seeks a Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineering to support engineering projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant engineering experience, especially with specialized technologies.

The ideal candidate will work on tasks such as generating requirements specifications, creating engineering diagrams, and conducting trade studies. An active US Secret Security Clearance is necessary. The role includes potential travel and great benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance required.
• 5+ years of direct engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Conduct trade studies and generate requirements specifications.
• Create functional block diagrams, use-case diagrams, etc.
• Plan integration and test, including generation of plans and procedures.

Skills

Active US Secret Security Clearance

Direct engineering experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Familiarity with DOORS requirements management software

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Graduate degree

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineering

Job Details

• Job Code: 39768
• Location: Yorba Linda, CA
• Schedule: 4/10 (Employees work 10 hour shifts 4 days a week)
• Clearance required: Active Secret Clearance

Job Description

The Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer is an intermediate professional with practical knowledge in the job area. Works without supervision to set objectives for own job area. Communicates with contacts inside and outside own team to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Identifies and addresses changes within own job area. Works to achieve operational targets with some impact on departmental results. Work consists of making basic adjustments to systems and processes to solve problems. Identifies, defines, and addresses general problems that are typically within the immediate job area. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences or standard procedures and basic analysis.

Essential Functions

• Support digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Conduct trade studies.
• Generate requirements specifications.
• Create functional block diagrams, use‑case diagrams, etc.
• Plan integration and test, including generation of plans and procedures.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, project, etc.) to ensure proper coordination of the systems aspects of the project.
• Generate and/or update drawings, parts lists, Engineering Orders, wiring lists, diagrams, and schematics.
• Generate Engineering Change Orders.
• Create and present design review materials.
• Verify system interfaces.
• Up to 10% business travel.
• Influence others to accept individual or team views or practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance.
• 5+ years of direct engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Direct experience working with at least one of the following technologies: Underwater Acoustics, Telemetry, Communications, Data Recording systems, and/or Radar.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, drive, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with DOORS requirements management software.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Salary & Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $106,500 - $197,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer amount may vary based on experience and geographic location. The company offers benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. Specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.