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Senior Specialist, Pre-Sales Systems Engineer

L3HARRIS Technologies

Rochester, NY · Posted September 27, 2026

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About the job

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer (Pre Sales)

Job Code: 43377

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80; Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Regional Systems Engineer (RSE) team is looking for experienced pre-sales engineers that can design and develop tactical communications solutions for our international customers. In this customer-facing role, the systems pre-sales engineer would provide technical expertise to support the development of mission system solutions in support of new business pursuits, demonstrations, and proposal efforts within the international tactical systems business. The ideal candidate understands tactical communications with a desire to learn about new customers and cultures.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with internal organizations (Sales, Program Management, and Product Line Management) to complete assigned projects.

If you are looking to take the next step in expanding your horizons as an engineer, then the system pre-sales engineering position is for you. You will work directly with the international sales team, key customers, stakeholders, and partners in support of growing the international business unit.

Essential Functions:

Directing and supporting pursuit and capture approach, requirements definition, architecture development, system design and integration efforts.

Providing tactical communications subject matter expertise to customers, sales, program management, and systems engineering regarding tactical system solution architectures as it applies to customer CONOPS.

Identifying new opportunities for the Tactical Communications business and networked systems solutions product offerings.

Serving as a voice of the customer to provide timely feedback engineering and product line management.

Driving customer interest in new products and features through complex system demonstrations.

Support front end business development activities including planning, customer visits, technical briefings, and proposal developments.

The ability to draw on internal resources to generate accurate estimates for NRE and recurring costs.

The ability to provide short-term technical support to internal and external customers when necessary.

The ability to complete assignments on a self-directed basis with only high-level direction provided at the start of tasking.

Establish strategic working relationships with engineering project managers as well as functional teams and technical leads.

Travel domestic and internationally approximately 25%

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical or computer engineering (BSEE or BSCE) and a minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience in systems engineering or product design engineering. Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering (MSEE or MSCE) and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Ability to partner with stake holders and team leaders to identify needs and develop marketable Tactical Communication System solutions which provide customer value.

Proven and effective communications skills, interpersonal skills and customer focus are a must.

Active US DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance.

Military background.

CCNA or understanding of IP networking is a plus.

Ability to speak multiple languages.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $92,500 - $171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final 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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