Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

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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: Senior Specialist Systems Engineering

Job Code: 34813

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Are you a highly skilled Systems Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology in the defense and aerospace industries? Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in advancing our Next Generation Tactical Data Link (NGTDL) product line. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects, collaborate with top-tier customers, and make a significant impact in the field. The Product Systems Integration Engineer will support the design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of L3H products onto customer platforms. Additionally, they will support products throughout their lifecycle including initial design through production and sustainment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Drive and support high-impact demonstrations at trade shows and customer sites, showcasing our NGTDL products.
• Seamlessly integrate NGTDL products onto various platforms, including aircraft, ground vehicles, and ISR systems.
• Work closely with customers to ensure successful integration of L16 radios into their systems, providing expert technical support which includes addressing RFIs related to hardware, software, and integration.
• Conduct internal development and rigorous testing, including demonstrations and validation of NGTDL software and products.
• Maintain equipment inventory and support business development activities, contributing to the growth and success of our product line.
• Provide Technical support for production and maintenance, repair, and operations
• Address product technical inquiries. Maintain and update Engineering documents such as ICDs and O&M documents
• Travel approximately 10% of the time to support customer integration, demonstrations, and other project-related activities.
• Experience supporting a Government Customer (Technical Inquries, Product Support)
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and technologies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related experience 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:

• Proven hands-on experience with tactical data link systems including radio systems (MIDS, STT, BATS-E 1500S, BATS-E 2000, BATS-D, etc), host systems and military communication protocols.
• Strong Documentation skills (specifications, test plans, procedures, reports)
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong systems engineering and/or software development skills.
• Strong understanding of both electrical and hardware ICD documents. Must be able to decipher integration requirements from these ICDs.
• Several years of experience supporting operational employment of Link 16 radios
• Several years of experience in systems engineering, software development, or a related field, particularly within the defense or aerospace industry.
• Several years of experience supporting one or multiple product lines (Depot, Production, Sustainment)
• Experience supporting production/operations or depot
• Basic understanding of RF systems and the test equipment used to analyze spectrum.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $106,500-$197,500. 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. L3Harris 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.

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