Senior Associate Systems Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Salary: $80,500–$149,500 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 358 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Associate Systems Engineer

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The Senior Associate, Systems Engineer joins the team to support the design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System and Next Generation Tactical Data Link product lines. This role involves integrating products onto aircraft, ground vehicles, and ISR systems while providing technical support throughout the lifecycle from initial design to production and sustainment. Key responsibilities include conducting internal development, performing rigorous software validation, and leading high-impact demonstrations at customer sites. The position requires proficiency in systems engineering principles, software development, and RF spectrum-analysis equipment. Candidates must be able to decipher hardware ICD documents, manage configuration-controlled engineering documentation, and work with military communication protocols including MIDS, LVT, STT, and BATS-E systems to solve complex integration challenges for government customers.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $191000 from 98 postings across 21 companies.

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Skills

Systems Engineering Tactical Data Link MIDS-JTRS NGTDL RF Systems spectrum-analysis Software Development ICD Verification Validation Configuration Management Military Communication Protocols STT BATS-E 1500S BATS-E 2000 BATS-D

What you'll do

Integrate MIDS-JTRS and NGTDL products onto aircraft, ground vehicles, and ISR systems.
Support the design, development, testing, and integration of products throughout their entire lifecycle.
Conduct internal development, rigorous testing, and validation of software applications.
Provide technical support for production, maintenance, repair, and operations.
Lead high-impact product demonstrations at trade shows and customer sites.
Address customer technical inquiries and RFIs regarding hardware, software, and integration.
Maintain and update engineering documents including ICDs and O&M documents.
Manage equipment inventory and support business development activities.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of systems engineering experience, or a Graduate Degree with 0 to 2 years of experience.
Minimum of 6 years of related systems engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Active US Secret security clearance.
Hands-on experience with tactical data link systems, radio systems, host systems, and military communication protocols (preferred).
Systems engineering and/or software development skills (preferred).
Ability to decipher integration requirements from electrical and hardware ICD documents (preferred).
Experience supporting a Government Customer with technical inquiries and product support (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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