Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (System/Software)

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
Camden, NJ
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$106,500–$197,500 / yr
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1 day 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (System/Software)

Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineering (System/Software) joins the Maritime Power Systems team to design, build, and deliver safety-critical, cybersecure power solutions for military customers. This role involves leading all stages of the systems and software development life cycle, ensuring final products meet customer requirements through close collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and test engineers. Responsibilities include developing traceable documentation, creating subsystem architecture artifacts like block diagrams, and managing risk identification and trade-off analyses. The position requires expertise in C programming, Assembly, and tools such as DOORS, JIRA, and various IDEs including Visual Studio and Keil uVision. Candidates must navigate complex technical requirements to develop high-reliability software for mission-critical power systems and switchgear. The work focuses on solving critical engineering challenges within the domain of naval ship control systems and maritime infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and deliver safety-critical, cybersecure power solutions for military customers.
  • Manage all stages of the systems/software development life cycle (SDLC) including requirements, design, and testing.
  • Develop traceable contract documentation, customer specifications, and operator manuals based on system requirements.
  • Write and maintain software code for embedded controllers using C, C++, or Assembly.
  • Create subsystem architecture artifacts such as block diagrams, functional allocations, and timing diagrams.
  • Generate test plans and procedures to ensure the validation of hardware and software requirements.
  • Lead technical peer reviews and provide mentorship/supervision to junior engineers.
  • Identify project risks and perform trade-off analyses to resolve complex technical issues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience or a Master's degree and 4 years of experience in a related engineering field.
  • At least 4 years of experience with systems engineering background, lifecycle knowledge, and standards.
  • Experience with system engineering principles including requirements writing, modeling, and verification testing.
  • Experience with C programming and familiarity with Assembly.
  • Experience writing systems and software test procedures.
  • Knowledge of systems utilizing embedded software and current tools like DOORS and JIRA.
  • Working knowledge of standard system engineering processes such as MIL-STD-499, EIA-632, IEEE 1220, or ISO 15288.
  • U.S. citizens.

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