Lead, Systems Engineer

Lead, Systems Engineer

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Job Title:

Lead, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 39534

Job Location:

Waco, Texas

Schedule:

9/80

Job Description:

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Harris is actively seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (SE) to support requirement development, design, development, test, and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on airborne platforms. In this role, the candidate will ensure that customer needs are understood, documented, and agreed upon. The Lead SE will lead the Avionics/Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop the technical solution requirements and ensure the as-built product meets the requirement baseline.

The Lead SE should possess a strong Systems Engineering background and exemplary leadership skills to effectively lead the development team.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the Avionics/Mission Systems IPT which develops the technical solution for Programs incorporating avionics and communication equipment into airborne systems for Military and Commercial Customers.
• Translate the Customer requirements into unique and verifiable system-level requirements.
• Ensure traceability and define requirement verification methods.
• Lead System Engineering trade study processes.
• Evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness.
• Write subsystem specifications based on system-level requirements.
• Evaluate alternative solutions and establish the overall system design.
• Review and approve verification test procedures to ensure that the system performance and capabilities meet the system requirements.
• Approve the Technical Data Package (electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical integration drawings, analysis reports, etc.) and ensure that the design details trace to the system requirements.
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations that communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals.
• Work closely with Project Engineering and Program Management.
• Ability to travel CONUS up to 10%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years prior relevant Systems Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Systems Engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and Engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration and Test & Delivery.
• Previous experience defining, allocating, decomposing, managing, and verifying requirements.
• Experience utilizing standard Microsoft Office suite of applications as well as DOORS®, JIRA, Visio, Team Center PLM, Cameo System Modeler, et al.
• Ability to travel as needed based on business demands.

Preferred Additional

Skills:

• Experience conducting First Article verification testing.
• Experience using MBSE methodology.
• Experience communicating with Subcontractors, U.S. Government Customers, and internal & external Customer Stakeholders.
• Experience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities
• Experience with civil and commercial avionics systems, as well as commercial aircraft communication systems.
• Experience with the DMSMS process.