Lead, Systems Engineer

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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.

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Harris, Mission Networks, is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team as a Lead Systems / Software Engineer supporting various FAA weather programs, cloud infrastructure programs, and proposals. This role will lead assigned programs, IRADs, and proposals by applying strong traditional Systems Engineering Development Life Cycle (SDLC) rigor throughout all phases of the project.

This opportunity includes working closely with Software, Network, and Cloud Infrastructure Engineers to design and architect solutions; capture, allocate, and document system requirements; develop design artifacts; and present technical content at milestone gate reviews in accordance with L3

Harris Technologies processes. The selected candidate will support the development and integration of cloud-based architecture and infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with program objectives, technical requirements, and enterprise standards.

• Conducts technical planning and analysis activities throughout all phases of the software, network, and/or cloud system lifecycle, from concept through to delivery.
• Author and conduct Program Gate reviews such as SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, and TRR
• Overseas system integration activities with SI&T leader to ensure cohesive operation across software modules and cloud infrastructure.
• Develops, maintains, and documents Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to clearly define and manage software and cloud subsystem interfaces
• In concert with SI&T Leader manage verification and validation processes to confirm that cloud-based and software-centric systems meet all functional and performance requirements.
• Performs cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses with a focus on scalable and maintainable cloud architectures.
• Translates customer and stakeholder requirements into comprehensive system solutions, considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Executes functional decomposition, requirements allocation, and detailed trade studies to define hardware and software specifications for software and cloud systems.
• Develops and maintains interface definitions between software services, cloud resources, and any hardware elements.
• Collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams during design, implementation, and testing to ensure requirements traceability and system integrity.
• Supports installation, operation, and maintenance planning for cloud-hosted software products, ensuring long-term supportability and security.
• Identifies opportunities for system improvement and advocates for best practices in software architecture and cloud platform utilization.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 12 years of prior…