Senior Associate, Systems Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Forest, VA
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$80,500–$149,500 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Associate, Systems Engineering

The Senior Associate, Systems Engineering joins the team to implement complex IT systems that satisfy specific customer requirements for public safety communications systems. This role involves implementing systems based on approved designs, including IP networks, Linux and Windows virtual machines, and RF Base Station and Repeater equipment. Key responsibilities include maintaining high standards of security, availability, and performance, providing leadership to implementation teams, and defining engineering schedules. The candidate will utilize skills in Land Mobile Radio, telecommunications, and Information Assurance products while following ISO processes and tollgate systems. Day-to-day tasks involve factory staging, functional verification, performance validation, and resolving customer issues. Required technical competencies include experience with RF antenna systems, microwave systems, wireless data systems, and data networking, alongside professional certifications like Network+, Security+, Linux+, or CCNA.

What you'll do

  • Implement complex IP-based radio system networks and Information Assurance products for Land Mobile Radio systems.
  • Deploy systems based on approved designs while maintaining high standards for security, availability, and performance.
  • Lead implementation teams by defining engineering schedules and providing technical leadership.
  • Resolve customer issues aggressively and deliver clear statements of work for subcontractors.
  • Maintain technical documentation and configuration revision control following established ISO processes.
  • Participate in technical planning, system integration, functional verification, and performance validation.
  • Identify potential design issues early in the contracting process and offer technical solutions.
  • Perform factory staging and verification of systems with approximately 40% field travel.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of related experience, a Graduate Degree and 0 to 2 years of experience, or 6 years of experience without a degree.
  • 3-6 years of technical experience in Land Mobile Radio, telecommunications, or a related field.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
  • Practical hands-on field experience in RF/LMR system design, staging, configuration, and implementation of complex radio systems (preferred).
  • Experience in design of IP networks, RF antenna systems, microwave systems, wireless data systems, and data networking (preferred).
  • Professional certifications such as Network+, Security+, Linux+, or CCNA (preferred).
  • Ability to work within a cross-functional team environment with effective verbal and written English communication skills (preferred).
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, and excellent troubleshooting skills (preferred).

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