L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago
Lead, Systems Engineer
L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focused on delivering technology solutions for national security. The Lead Systems Engineer will supervise a team in the design, development, and integration of complex hardware/software systems for airborne and simulation lab communication platforms.
Responsibilities
Prepare and present technical results for internal and external program meetings
Document and support design verification tests within lab, ground and flight test environments
Develop, track and present technical metrics
Evaluate requirements definition, flow-down and traceability
Analyze data from verification test efforts
Generate and maintain schedule for engineering activities
Maintain risk assessment and development of mitigation strategies
Work closely with Project Engineering and Program Management
Support training and development of new team members
Responsible for managing engineering team during travel to offsite facilities for integration
Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction on and off-site
Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches
Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results
Responsible for a team of engineers during off-site installations
Exceptional written, oral, and presentation communication skills
Read and interpret technical specifications, engineering blueprints, test procedures, and technical publications
Hands-on experience with testing, integrating, and verifying software and/or hardware
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Teamcenter, DOORS, etc
Experience working successfully both independently and in a team environment with the ability to lead teams through an entire annual sustainment cycle
Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
Engineering efforts involving FAA-certified general category aircraft. (747, 757, or 737 preferred)
Creating system drawings, schematics and/or Signal interfaces
Airborne and or operational experience with Mission Communications Systems offboard radios or network communications
Working with subcontractors and US Government customers
Knowledge of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and implementation of systems that achieved an Authorization to Operate (ATO) on government networks DODAF
Working government and/or military program effort bidding process
Willing and able to travel up to 20%
This position includes an expectation of 10 to 15% shift, on-call, or weekend work
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with nine (9) years' of leading projects and/or task teams in the integration of systems and/or subsystems in airborne and/or Lab environments experience
Graduate degree with seven (7) years' of leading projects and/or task teams in the integration of systems and/or subsystems in airborne and/or Lab environments experience
In Lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years' of leading projects and/or task teams in the integration of systems and/or subsystems in airborne and/or Lab environments experience
Must have an active Secret DoD Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI
Must be able to work weekends, On-call, and 10-15% shift work
Current Security+ Certification is required
Must be a US Citizen
Preferred
Active TS w/SCI
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
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