Lead System Engineering
L3Harris
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This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $131,152–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $132k versus about $162k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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 470 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 185 roles with salary data.
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Systems Engineer, Space Systems serves as a technical leader responsible for the management, verification, and performance of established and developing space communication systems. Working within a multi-disciplinary team including hardware and software engineers, this individual manages the entire systems engineering lifecycle from initial concept through deployment and maintenance. Key responsibilities include performing risk management, conducting performance analysis and modeling, and ensuring integrated system solutions meet all technical requirements. The role requires expertise in RF communication systems, Software Defined Radio (SDR) design, and Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo or SysML. Candidates must possess a technical degree in fields like Physics or Electrical Engineering and demonstrate proficiency in project planning and documentation. This position addresses the critical challenge of developing reliable space communication infrastructure to meet specific end-user requirements.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $193000 from 61 postings across 15 companies.
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