Why this role stands out
As a Lead Systems Engineer at L3Harris Technologies, you will drive the development and integration of critical mission systems for advanced platforms, leveraging your expertise in flight deck missionization and PNT. This hybrid role offers a unique 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, allowing for excellent work-life balance while you contribute to national security and enjoy a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Apply today to join a team focused on cutting-edge defense technology and professional excellence.
Quick overview
Job description
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris 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.
Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer
Job Code: 46030
Job Location: Waco, Texas
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris is actively seeking a Systems Engineer (SE) to work on future technologies for integration on a militarized G550 business jet. Tasks include: requirement development, design, test, and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software for ground and airborne platforms.
Essential Functions:
- Translate customer needs/requirements into unique verifiable system/subsystem level requirements.
- Write system/subsystem requirements specs.
- Develop system CONOPS and use cases.
- Develop system architectures that incorporate new mission equipment into SILs and airborne systems for military customer.
- Define requirement traceability methods.
- Perform systems engineering trade studies.
- Prepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals.
- Ability to use standard Microsoft Office suite of applications
- Ability to operate within a Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM); TeamCenter preferred
- Be focal point for conversation with the customer on technical issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Physics, etc.) and a minimum of 9 years related work experience, or Graduate Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Physics, etc.) and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
Preferred Additional Skills:
- An active TS/SCI clearance
- Prior experience integrating mission systems on airborne platforms.
- DOORS Experience
- JIRA Experience
- MBSE Experience
- Digital Databus Standards (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553) experience
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
- Experience working with subcontractors and US Government customers
- Experience working successfully both independently and in a team environment with the ability to lead teams through a system development and integration cycle
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris 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. L3Harris 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 L3Harris 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.
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