Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
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$106,500–$197,500 / yr
Posted
11 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.

L3Harris currently has 782 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership and manage requirements, test verification, and performance for established and developing software defined radio products. Working within a multi-disciplinary team of hardware, software, and mechanical engineers, the individual will lead projects through the entire systems engineering lifecycle from concept to deployment. Key responsibilities include overseeing component integration, conducting performance analysis and modeling, managing risks, and ensuring designs meet all technical requirements. The role requires expertise in RF communication systems, SDR design, and Model Based System Engineering tools such as Cameo or SysML. Candidates must possess strong skills in project planning, proposal activities, and technical documentation. This position addresses the development of complex radio communications technology to solve critical engineering challenges within the specialized domain of electronic communication systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the entire systems engineering lifecycle from concept to deployment.
  • Manage technical requirements and oversee the integration of hardware and software components for SDR products.
  • Plan and conduct system verification and validation activities to ensure performance and reliability standards are met.
  • Identify potential risks throughout the system lifecycle and develop effective mitigation strategies.
  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements and communicate project status effectively.
  • Resolve complex technical issues and lead efforts to innovate existing system designs.
  • Conduct performance analysis and modeling to predict and verify system behavior under various conditions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 6 years of relevant experience, a graduate degree and 4 years of experience, or 10 years of experience without a degree.
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Experience in RF and communication system design (preferred).
  • Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) design and development (preferred).
  • Expertise in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo or SysML (preferred).
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with project planning, proposal activities, and technical documentation (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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