Lead Systems Engineer
L3Harris
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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.
L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.
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Lead, Systems Engineer will lead the architecture and technical direction of mission-critical systems from initial concept through integration and validation. This role involves turning evolving mission needs into traceable requirements, system architectures, CONOPS, and actionable technical decisions while guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex integration challenges. The engineer will manage system-level requirements, conduct trade studies, perform root cause analysis, and oversee end-to-end verification and validation. Key responsibilities include producing architecture diagrams, managing interface drawings, and coordinating across software, firmware, and hardware domains. Required skills include proficiency in mechanical, electrical, RF, and hardware engineering, along with experience using Digital Engineering and MBSE tools like Cameo and SysML. The role operates within the defense development lifecycle, requiring knowledge of INCOSE standards, gated development practices, and familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
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