Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (System/Software)

L3Harris

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Camden, NJ
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$106,500–$197,500 / yr
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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 managing all stages of the systems and software development life cycle, ensuring final products meet customer requirements while collaborating with multi-disciplined engineering teams. Responsibilities include developing traceable documentation, creating test plans, performing trade-off analyses, and providing technical mentorship to junior engineers. The position requires expertise in C, Assembly, and Python, along with experience using tools like DOORS, JIRA, and various IDEs such as Visual Studio or Code Composer Studio. Candidates must navigate complex requirements for mission-critical power systems and switchgear. Key technical competencies include embedded software development for ARM or DSP processors, PCB design review, and adherence to standards like MIL-STD-499 and ISO 15288.

What you'll do

  • Design and deliver safety-critical, cybersecure power solutions for military customers across all stages of the software development life cycle.
  • Translate customer requirements into technical specifications, traceable contract documentation, and operator manuals.
  • Develop subsystem architecture artifacts including block diagrams, functional allocations, and timing diagrams.
  • Create system and subsystem test plans to ensure validation of all technical requirements.
  • Lead technical peer reviews and resolve complex engineering issues for assigned projects.
  • Provide technical supervision, training, and mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Perform trade-off analyses and risk mitigation planning to meet budget and schedule commitments.
  • Develop and improve internal systems engineering design, validation, and qualification processes.

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 relevant engineering field.
  • At least 4 years of experience with systems engineering background, lifecycle knowledge, and standards.
  • At least 2 years of experience with system engineering principles including requirements writing, modeling, and verification testing.
  • At least 2 years of experience with C programming and familiarity with Assembly.
  • At least 2 years of experience writing systems and software test procedures.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with embedded software and current tools like DOORS and JIRA.
  • At least 2 years of experience translating customer requirements into technical requirements and product solutions.
  • U.S. citizens.

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