Lead Systems Engineer

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
Carlsbad, CA
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$127,500–$236,500 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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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 900 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Systems Engineer

JOB TITLE: Lead, Systems Engineer The Lead, Systems Engineer joins the Communication Systems team to provide technical leadership for the MIDS JTRS program. This role involves designing and integrating Tactical Data Link solutions to enable mission-critical communications. Key responsibilities include directing systems engineering work, performing root cause analysis, and overseeing product development, testing, and validation of software and hardware. The engineer must interpret hardware and electrical interface documentation to define integration requirements while maintaining engineering documentation like test plans and reports. Required skills include systems engineering methods, troubleshooting at the LRU SRU level, and networking protocols. Preferred tools include TeamCenter, SAP, DOORS, Jira, and Visio. The role solves complex technical issues in a defense context, requiring an understanding of RF systems, spectrum analysis, and hardware interface control documents.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the technical lead for systems engineering activities and work on the MIDS JTRS program.
  • Provide technical guidance across design, integration, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities.
  • Perform root cause analysis and develop practical solutions to complex technical issues.
  • Oversee product development and system integration to ensure designs meet system-level requirements.
  • Lead internal development and rigorous testing of TDL software, hardware, and systems.
  • Maintain engineering documentation including test plans, procedures, reports, and I&T schedules.
  • Provide technical support to customers for hardware, software, and integration issues.
  • Interpret hardware and electrical interface documentation to define integration requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related with 9 years of systems engineering experience.
  • Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related with 7 years of systems engineering experience.
  • Minimum of 13 years of prior related systems engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active US Secret security clearance.
  • Relevant experience in systems engineering, systems integration, software development, or special test equipment (preferred).
  • Experience supporting Government customers, defense/aerospace industries, or production/sustainment environments (preferred).
  • Basic RF systems knowledge and familiarity with spectrum analysis and special test equipment (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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