Senior Associate, Systems Engineering
L3HARRIS Technologies
Richmond, VA · Posted October 6, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Senior Associate, Systems Engineering
Job Code: 45337
Job Location: Field
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
Design complex Land Mobile Radio system solutions that satisfy specific customer requirements. Systems involve L3Harris and vendor equipment, and typically include IP networks, microwave links, wireless data, RF antenna subsystems, 911 dispatch and/or other custom designed subsystems. Perform site visits and analyze existing customer technical assets.
Essential Functions:
Craft high quality proposal text and drawings that clearly and effectively describe the technical solutions being offered.
Participate in discussions and presentations with customers, consultants, vendors and other L3Harris personnel as necessary to advance projects.
Formally present technical solutions and product information to customers, professional organizations, and consultant groups for the designs developed through the proposal process.
Coordinate technical transition of design to implementation system engineer after contract is awarded
Ability to travel 10%, Sometimes required working extended hours
Ability to obtain a US Security clearance
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 6 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Knowledge of LMR communications systems (P25, Tetra, DMR, Microwave and LTE), Public safety grade mobile voice and data networks.
Knowledge of integrated command and control Dispatch Consoles, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD).
Overall knowledge of Public safety mobile broadband networks and devices (LTE).
Experience in telecommunication systems design involving LMR communications systems (P25, Tetra, DMR, Microwave and LTE), Public safety grade mobile voice and data networks. Knowledge of integrated command and control Dispatch Consoles, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD). Overall knowledge of Public safety mobile broadband networks and devices (LTE).
A knowledge of both public and private communications systems (e.g. APCO P25, DMR, Tetra, LTE, 802.11, 3G/4G) is highly desirable.
Experience in design of IP networks, RF antenna systems, two-way radio systems, microwave systems, wireless data systems, data networking, as well as system configuration is desired.
Knowledge of RF coverage predictions, including coverage analysis, frequency reuse, traffic/capacity modeling.
Good communications skills. Good written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as good presentation skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences in English (any additional language is a plus).
Should possess good interpersonal skills and have demonstrated the capacity to effectively foster team building within and beyond his/her work group.
Presentation skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $80,500 - $149,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $70,500 - $130,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as f inal offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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