This role pays less than
68%
of similar roles. Most pay
$153,412–$203,100
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$158k
versus about
$178k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
L3Harris currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$106,500–$197,500
across 247 roles with salary data.
Lead, Systems Engineer joins the Mission Systems Programs team to support custom communications solutions for mission-critical defense programs. This role involves translating customer requirements into practical system designs for tactical radios, networking, SATCOM, and platform integration. The engineer manages the full lifecycle from concept development through design, integration, and delivery, including creating family tree diagrams, interconnect diagrams, and BOM management. Key responsibilities include mapping system architectures, resolving technical issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet performance and cost requirements. Required skills include expertise in tactical radio systems, IP networking, wireless voice and data systems, C4ISR design, and RF propagation analysis. The role also requires proficiency in SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Visio while navigating complex technical environments involving custom RF and digital cable designs for various vehicle and fixed-site installations.
Electronic Warfare
Electronic Intelligence
Model-Based Systems Engineering
Agile
Hardware
Software
Firmware
LabVIEW
Python
MATLAB
Requirements Management
Earned Value Management
Integration and Test
System Design
Aerospace Systems
Systems Engineering
MBSE
SysML
Linux
Matlab
MS Products
Space Systems
Sensor Systems
Ground Telemetry
Mission Scheduling
Technical Analysis
Design Review
Test and Design Verification
EIDP) generation
Project Management
Tactical Communications
Systems Engineering
System Design
Architecture Development
IP Networking
CCNA
Proposal Development
Product Design Engineering
Networked Systems
Pre-Sales Engineering