Senior Associate, Systems Engineering

L3Harris

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Salt Lake City, UT
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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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TL;DR · Senior Associate, Systems Engineering

As a Senior Associate, Systems Engineering, you will join the engineering team to develop advanced communication subsystem hardware and software for multi-segment applications across space, ground, and airborne domains. You will manage the full lifecycle from initial concept through implementation, testing, and delivery of high rate, assured, and optical communications. Your daily responsibilities include leading requirements analysis, decomposition, and traceability; managing subcontractors; and overseeing design synthesis, technical specifications, and verification cross reference matrices. You will lead multi-disciplined teams to ensure performance and quality while participating in RFI and RFP processes. The role requires expertise in communication theory, digital, RF, mechanical, or network design, and the Software Development Life Cycle. Essential tools include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and DOORs. You must possess a Top Secret clearance to support these mission-critical defense technologies.

What you'll do

  • Develop advanced communication subsystem hardware and software for space, ground, and airborne applications.
  • Lead requirements analysis, decomposition, and traceability from customer specifications to system level requirements.
  • Generate technical documentation including interface control documents, test plans, and verification cross-reference matrices.
  • Manage multi-disciplined engineering teams and subcontractors through the full development lifecycle.
  • Oversee project management tasks including schedule planning, budget tracking, risk management, and subcontract control.
  • Lead system integration, verification, and qualification events to ensure technical performance and quality.
  • Present design reviews and technical capabilities to internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Support new business development by participating in RFIs and RFPs for technical capability demonstrations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience, a Graduate Degree with 0 to 2 years of experience, or 6 years of experience without a degree.
  • Must currently have, and be able to maintain, an active U.S. Government DOD Top Secret Clearance.
  • Experience in requirements management and documentation is required.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and formal presentation skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, DOORs, or similar tools.
  • Leadership skills to guide technical direction and contribute to integrated product teams (preferred).
  • Understanding of communication theory and knowledge of digital, RF, mechanical, network, or software design (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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