Lead, Network Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Lead, Network Systems Engineer Job Code: 45878
Job Location:
Salt Lake City, UT
Job Schedule:
9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours working- and have every other Friday off.
Position Overview
The right candidate will be joining L3
Harris Communication Systems as a Lead Systems Engineer-Network Engineer, where you’ll play a critical role in designing and integrating advanced network 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 Cascade program. This role requiresa strong background in communications systems, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration, along with the ability to support internal teams and external customers in a dynamic defense environment.
- 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
- Lead networking system designs for next-generation communication products and systems.
- Prepare and deliver technical briefings for leadership and customers.
- Drive continuous improvement, applying lessons learned from programs to future designs.
- Oversee product development technical activities and system integration activities to ensure designs are technically sound and meet system level requirements.
- Willingness and ability to travel 20%
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 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.
- 7 years experience networking development in the engineering life cycle
- Active Secret clearance
Skills:
- Experience with or knowledge of Servers, Multiplexers, Routers, Switches, COMSEC devices
- Demonstrated troubleshooting experience at the LRU and CCA level
- Strong computer hardware and software troubleshooting skills
- Prefer experience with some of the following tools:
Team Center, SAP, SAPME, Pro Pricer, DOORS, Jira, Visio, Excel - Networking experience, including knowledge of networking protocols
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 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
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