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Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 46933

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

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 right candidate will be joining L3Harris Communication Systems as a Lead Systems Engineer, where you’ll play a critical role in designing and integrating Tactical Data Link (TDL) solutions that enable mission-critical communications around the world. The Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) will provide and direct technical leadership for systems engineering for the MIDS JTRS program. This role requires a strong background in communications systems, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration, along with the ability to support internal teams and external customers in a dynamic Engineering environment.

Essential Functions:

Serve as the technical lead for systems engineering activities in support of the program

Directing and being responsible for System engineering work on the program

Provide technical guidance and support across design, integration, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities

Identify problems and opportunities, assess impacts, and determine appropriate corrective actions

Perform root cause analysis and develop effective, practical solutions to complex technical issues

Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, program management, operations personnel, and customers

Support unfamiliar or challenging assignments with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Work closely with the Project Engineer (PE) and Program Manager (PM) to ensure alignment on technical priorities and execution

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external customers

Prepare and deliver technical briefings for leadership and customers.

Oversee product development technical activities and system integration activities to ensure designs are technically sound and meet system level requirements.

Lead internal development and rigorous testing and validation of TDL software, hardware and systems

Maintain equipment inventory and support business development activities, contributing to the growth and success of our product line

Provide Technical support for production and maintenance, repair, and operations

Provide technical support to customers for hardware, software, and integration issues

Maintain and update engineering documentation including Test Plans, Procedures, Reports and I&T Schedule

Interpret hardware and electrical interface documentation to define integration requirements

Support business development activities and maintain equipment inventory

10% travel required

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related with 9 years prior systems engineering experience, Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related with 7 years prior systems engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related systems engineering experience.

Active US Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

Relevant experience in systems engineering, systems integration, software development, special test equipment, or related technical work

Understanding of electrical, hardware, and interface control documentation

Experience supporting Government customers

Understanding of both electrical and hardware ICD documents. Must be able to decipher integration requirements from these ICDs.

Documentation skills (specifications, test plans, procedures, reports)

Defense or aerospace industry experience

Experience supporting production, depot, or sustainment environments

Basic RF systems knowledge and familiarity with spectrum analysis test equipment and special test equipment

Strong understanding of systems engineering methods and practices

Demonstrated troubleshooting experience at the LRU SRU level

Strong computer hardware and software troubleshooting skills

Prefer experience with some of the following tools: TeamCenter, SAP, SAPME, ProPricer, DOORS, Jira, Visio, Excel

Networking experience, including knowledge of networking protocols

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Ability to lead technical discussions across multidisciplinary teams

Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with engineering, program management, and operations

Ability to train and mentor junior-level Engineers

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $127,500 - $236,500. 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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