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About L3Harris
L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.
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The Division Chief Engineer, Tactical Data Links sets the technical direction for TDL strategy, product roadmaps, architectures, and investments while overseeing execution across the division. This role is responsible for shaping Link 16 and related secure tactical communications products by balancing mission capability, affordability, and technical risk. The individual will coordinate senior technical leaders, establish engineering governance, and lead technical capture and proposal activities to translate market needs into differentiated solutions. Key responsibilities include managing technical accountability from development through production and sustainment while resolving complex issues for executives and customers. The role requires expertise in digital communications, RF/waveforms, networking, processing, and systems integration. Candidates must possess a background in tactical data links, secure communications, waveforms, RF/digital subsystems, and signal processing to solve critical communication challenges within the defense sector.
Set technical direction for TDL strategy, product roadmaps, architectures, and investment plans.
Guide Link 16 and secure tactical communications decisions across RF, networking, and systems integration.
Establish engineering governance, mentoring programs, and cross-program collaboration for senior technical leaders.
Drive technical accountability from development through production while balancing risk, cost, and quality.
Align technical priorities and resource plans with division, sector, and program leadership.
Lead technical capture and proposal activities including solution design and customer engagement.
Resolve complex technical issues and communicate strategic decisions to executives and customers.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree with at least 15 years of related experience.
Graduate degree with at least 13 years of related experience.
Minimum of 19 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Technical leadership for complex defense, communications, RF/digital, or mission-system products through development, production, and sustainment (preferred).
Remote (Bristol, PA)+420 days ago
$146,000–$271,000
Link 16
Tactical Data Links (TDL)
Software Defined Radio
CJADC2
RF Systems
Tactical Networking
Resilient Communications
MIDS
IRAD
FMS
SBIR
CRADA
Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Aerospace
Remote (Bristol, PA)+417 days ago
$146,000–$271,000
Link 16
Tactical Data Links (TDL)
Software Defined Radio
CJADC2
RF Systems
Tactical Networking
Resilient Communications
MIDS
IRAD
FMS
SBIR
CRADA
Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Aerospace