Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
Carlsbad, CA
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$106,500–$197,500 / yr
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11 days ago
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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.

L3Harris currently has 877 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

JOB TITLE: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer The Tactical Data Links group of the Communications & Spectrum Dominance segment is seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer to develop and support tactical communication systems. This role involves performing core systems engineering tasks including requirements definition, trade studies, conceptual design, and prototype builds. You will translate customer needs into verifiable requirements, manage technical baselines, and coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams to align product roadmaps. Key responsibilities include performing operational analysis, developing test plans, and providing coaching to other employees. Required skills include an engineering degree or equivalent experience and an active Secret clearance. Preferred technical competencies include Link 16, RF chain analysis, and MBSE. You will utilize tools such as JIRA, JAMA Connect, IBM DOORS, and Cameo Systems Modeler to solve complex RF, electrical, and mechanical system challenges.

What you'll do

  • Translate end-user and customer needs into implementable and verifiable system requirements.
  • Perform core systems engineering tasks including trade studies, requirements management, and design reviews.
  • Generate verifiable product-level requirements from high-level system requirements.
  • Develop and support complex system designs, service delivery, and operational analysis.
  • Create test plans, procedures, and cases to support system validation and verification.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and training to support the professional development of other employees.
  • Deliver presentations to communicate design activity plans and status to internal and external customers.
  • Manage large projects and processes by delegating work and reviewing work products.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Knowledge of Link 16 (preferred).
  • Knowledge of test equipment including O-Scopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, and Signal Generators (preferred).
  • Experience with RF Chain Analysis, MBSE, or designing Test Fixtures and Interface Test Adapters (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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