Manager, Systems Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Yorba Linda, CA
Salary
$127,500–$236,500 / yr
Posted
20 days ago
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This role $182k
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This role pays more than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$212,681 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $182k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Manager, Systems Engineering

The Manager, Systems Engineering serves as a technical lead for the systems engineering team, where they manage and mentor personnel while overseeing multiple simultaneous projects. The role involves directing work to meet operational plans, contributing to proposal activities, and presenting during customer design reviews. Key responsibilities include managing the execution of processes and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on policies. Candidates must possess expertise in SSP SPALT, PAD, Coordination Drawing, and Ordnance Document processes while working on flight instrumentation systems like radar, telemetry, and communications. Required technical skills include experience with underwater acoustics, optics, and Model-Based Systems Engineering, alongside proficiency in DOORS requirements management software. The role specifically addresses the Trident Flight Test program and D5 missile projects within a defense technology context requiring an active US Secret Security Clearance.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the technical lead for the Systems Engineering team.
  • Manage and review the work of direct reports to achieve operational goals.
  • Perform systems engineering duties for multiple complex systems simultaneously.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers.
  • Execute specialized processes including SSP SPALT, PAD, Coordination Drawing, and Ordnance Document procedures.
  • Work on flight instrumentation systems such as radar, telemetry, and communication systems.
  • Present technical information during customer design reviews.
  • Contribute to and support proposal activities for new projects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years experience, or 13 years of related experience without a degree.
  • Active US Secret Security Clearance and eligibility for Top Secret Clearance.
  • 5+ years of direct experience working with at least two of the following: Underwater Acoustics, Telemetry, Communications, Optics, and Radar.
  • 5+ years of experience leading and managing project execution, tactics, and employees within a team.
  • Ability to travel 25%.
  • Knowledge of SSP Systems Engineering processes and procedures (preferred).
  • Familiarity with DOORS requirements management software (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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