Lead, Systems Engineer

L3

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L3

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.

The vital role of a Systems Engineer at L3

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X is responsible for evaluating complex technical issues and providing system‑engineering solutions. The Systems Engineer will develop designs and systems into new and existing technical documentation after performing engineering assessments and will also implement those designs when necessary. This individual will also be responsible for contributing to the completion of programs by documenting requirements, creating a schedule and tracking items to closure.

The Systems Engineer, Lead is a seasoned professional and subject matter expert with comprehensive job area knowledge and in‑depth knowledge of project management, managing large and complex projects and processes with minimal direction or oversight to achieve operational targets and goals with significant improvements on business and functional results.

• Incorporate and develop new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations and develop associated technical documentation and processes
• Provide engineering evaluations, analysis and documentation that contributes to Design Reviews, Peer Reviews and Technical Interchanges
• Support product development efforts under the guidance of senior engineers and project leadership
• Elicit highly technical requirements from stakeholders, and create and maintain technical documentation
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer, user and project team members
• Evaluate and determine technical approaches to support decisions for various programs
• Create reports, documents and presentations for program and leadership meetings
• Manage configuration control of interconnected systems including software, hardware and firmware
• Ensure compliance with US Government security regulations and requirements on any system design or changes and be able to direct / implement those requirements
• Travel to customer locations without supervision and provide onsite ISR mission system level support for US Government and DOD Prime contractor to ensure system performance and mission success
• Work with suppliers to determine the technical capabilities, delivery schedules and associated costs
• Perform all job functions with a positive, professional attitude

• Must have a strong systems engineering background specifically with experience in leading and collaborating with a diverse background of organizations and teams to accomplish whole system solutions or changes.
• Ability to review and analyze high‑level technical needs, and through a structured and logical approach refine the need into an integrated set of requirements and software requirements
• Comprehensive understanding of systems change and configuration management
• Applicant should be a proficient communicator to all skill sets and levels of the organization, be able to respond effectively to changing situations, and be able to properly prioritize, status, and work multiple tasks.
• Comprehensive understanding of the impacts of US Government Information Assurance and FAA regulations on system design and changes.
• Ability to hold and maintain a Secret clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of…