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Specialist, Systems Engineering

Job in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, 16801, USA
Listing for: L3Harris Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Test Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 92500 - 171500 USD Yearly USD 92500.00 171500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Specialist, Systems Engineering

L3

Harris, Force Protection Solutions, is seeking a Specialist Systems Engineer to join our team in State College, PA. This individual will play a vital role in the design, build, test, installation, and sustainment of complex electro-mechanical systems supporting US Navy fleet assets. In this role, the Specialist Systems Engineer will collaborate with the customer and Electrical, Mechanical, RF, and Software Engineers to deliver capabilities that protect and support fleet assets from threats in the electronic warfare domain/radio-frequency spectrum.

Essential Functions:

  • Foundational understanding of and experience with design and test of Electronic Warfare systems and associated modes of operation, including electronic attack, electronic support, and electronic protection
  • Knowledge of radar, RF systems, signals, emitters, and threat environments
  • Familiarity with EW mission planning, operational concepts, and platform integration
  • Experience conducting technical planning and analysis activities throughout all phases of the system development lifecycle, from concept through to delivery
  • Experience developing, decomposing, and tracing technical requirements
  • Experience writing test plans and test procedures for verification and validation of component/assembly/system functions
  • Knowledge/experience with hardware/software integration on complex electro-mechanical systems
  • Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently on moderately complex assignments
  • Ability to manage assigned tasks with limited oversight
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET level security clearance
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional

Skills:

  • Understanding of threat modeling, signal characterization, and system response behaviors
  • Knowledge of techniques generation, validation, and operational relevance
  • Data analysis and interpretation from lab, simulation, or flight/test events
  • Experience with algorithm behavior evaluation and system performance characterization
  • Modeling and simulation experience for EW performance analysis
  • Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or similar analysis tools

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater D.C. area) is $92,500 - $171,500. 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.

L3

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.

L3

Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3

Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3

Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

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