Lead, Systems Engineering
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
Lead, Systems Engineering
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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3
Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Code: 36589
Job Location:
Clifton, New Jersey (on-site position)
Job Schedule:
9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The position will perform the roles and responsibilities of a Lead, Systems Engineering (Level
5), supporting programs across the Electronic Warfare (EW) Division in the Spectrum Superiority (S2) Sector. The Systems Engineering Lead must have experience with Electronic System Design and leading the HW/SW/FW development efforts for EW or ELINT applications and solving complex problems.
The Systems Engineering Lead will define and drive organizational level solutions The position will also support program level execution across the EW business areas. Up to 10% travel may be required.
Essential Functions:
- Subject matter expert in Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) systems
- Understand customer mission, customer sets, drives technical strategy within the portfolio
- Leads requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing agile product systems and software development and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality
- Leads the execution of rapid learning cycles in requirements development, design, build, integration & test and verification & validation in a design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability environment.
- Eliminate technical roadblocks for product and program development
- Develops, tracks, and presents technical performance metrics
- Improves upon existing Systems Engineering processes
- Oversees trade studies on a variety of systems and components
- Oversees design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground, and flight test
- Oversees simulations and other analyses to predict system performance in various environments
- Represents programs as the lead engineering interface to customers
- Formulates and presents results during internal and external program meetings.
- Develop, mentor, and motivate systems engineers to peak performance
- Must be able to effectively interface with portfolio management, program management, and customers
- Works with Program Managers and SE Program Leads to perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.
- Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies.
- Participate in proposal activities by approving both cost and technical estimates.
- Ability to lift to 20 lbs
Qualifications:
- Active DoD secret clearance
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey 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. L3
Harris 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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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3
Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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