This role pays more than
83%
of similar roles. Most pay
$132,000–$200,700
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$218k
versus about
$166k
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
550 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$106,500–$197,500
across 211 roles with salary data.
Scientist, Systems Engineering serves as a technical lead within the Electronic Warfare Division and Spectrum Superiority sector. This role focuses on electronic system design and leading hardware, software, and firmware development efforts for electronic warfare and electronic intelligence applications. The individual will drive organizational solutions, manage requirements flow-down and traceability using model-based systems engineering processes, and oversee trade studies, simulations, and verification testing in lab, chamber, ground, and flight environments. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, performing risk assessments, and managing technical performance metrics to resolve complex problems. Required skills include proficiency in Labview, Python, and Matlab, along with expertise in aerospace systems and requirements management tools. The role addresses the critical challenge of developing integrated hardware and software products within a design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability framework for defense technology applications.
What does a Scientist earn?
Median $140950 from 34 postings across 9 companies.
Systems Engineering
Avionics
Electronic Hardware
MBSE
Open Systems Architecture
DOORS
Requirements Management
Verification and Validation
Interface Definition
Risk Management
Trade Studies
Earned Value Management
Integrated Master Schedules
Cybersecurity
Information Assurance
RF Systems
Signal Processing
MATLAB
Python
IBM Rational DOORS
JAMA
SysML
Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
Digital Engineering
Electronic Warfare
Radar
Cyber Security
Data Analysis
Modeling and Simulation