Scientist, Systems Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Salary: $153,000–$284,000 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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JOB TITLE: Scientist, Systems Engineering The Scientist, Systems Engineering joins the team to lead development in defining requirements and conceptualizing secure communications system architectures for National Security Agency certified cryptographic products. This role serves as the primary responsible engineer for certification to common National Security Agency requirements, including Information Assurance Security Related Design and Security Evaluation Requirements Document standards. Daily responsibilities include leading multi-disciplinary teams through design execution, integration, and verification of embedded cryptographic solutions and communications network architectures. The position requires expertise in secure system design, cybersecurity controls, threat modeling, cryptographic algorithms, and modern network protocols. The work focuses on balancing security, performance, and reliability while managing technical risks and providing mentorship across hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure integrated, certifiable secure communications solutions for national security applications.

Skills

Cryptographic Algorithms Cryptographic Protocols Secure System Design Network Security Architecture Cybersecurity Controls Threat Modeling Firmware Design Software Design Electronic Hardware Design Communications Network Architecture Network Protocols Routing Wireless Communications Encryption Systems Engineering Information Assurance IASRD SERD

What you'll do

Lead development teams in defining requirements and conceptualizing secure communications system architectures.
Serve as the primary responsible engineer for National Security Agency certification requirements including IASRD and SERD.
Design and validate secure system architectures, communications networks, and embedded cryptographic solutions.
Guide the implementation of secure network design, segmentation strategies, and cybersecurity controls.
Identify technical and certification risks throughout the product lifecycle and develop mitigation strategies.
Conduct system performance analysis and architectural trade studies to verify behavior under operational constraints.
Mentor engineers by providing technical guidance, training, and support across multiple teams.
Prepare and present technical data regarding project progress and architecture decisions at internal and customer reviews.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Minimum of 16 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
Active Secret Security Clearance.
Minimum 10 years of experience in security engineering, systems engineering, network engineering, or related technical roles (preferred).
Experience in certification of products to National Security Agency standards, including IASRD and SERD (preferred).
Experience in systems engineering, electronic hardware design, firmware design, or software design for encrypted communications products (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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