Specialist, Systems Engineer (Active Secret Security Clearance Required)
Aurora, Colorado
Job ID 21451Overview
On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don’t work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: We work here because we know what – and who – we’re protecting. From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform – we’re making the world a safer place. Working with the L3Harris's engineering team, you'll join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, global scope, and a collaborative team setting.
- Full Time
- Level: Experienced
- Location: On Site
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I am living my dream job now. I have a chance to take care of our people, shape the future of engineering and contribute to cutting-edge space missions that make a difference.
Specialist, Systems Engineering
L3Harris Work Perks
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Health
- Medical with High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as dental, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
- A healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefits
- Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause and diabetes
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Family
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
- Fertility and family building
- Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
- Adoption assistance – $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
- Virtual tutoring, parenting support, pet insurance, and more
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Well-Being
- Discretionary PTO policy (for exempt employees)
- Dress for your day – wear what works for you at work
- Retirement plan with company match
- 9/80 work schedule available for most employees
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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Specialist, Systems Engineer (Active Secret Security Clearance Required)
Job Code: 21451
Job Location: Aurora, CO
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
During its 120-year history, L3Harris has transformed communications and information technology. L3Harris is a proven leader in tactical communications, geospatial systems and services, air traffic management, environmental solutions, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence. From ocean to orbit and everywhere in between, we provide mission-critical solutions to connect, inform and protect the world.
On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don't work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: we work here because we know what - and who - we're protecting! From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform - we're making the world a safer place!
L3Harris Technologies Space and Airborne Systems has an opening for a Software Integration Specialist, Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Aurora, Colorado. The individual will be embedded at a customer site integrating and testing the next generation Operational Control Segment for the GPS constellation. This challenging and rewarding work involves a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting. Upon successful integration, test, and delivery of this system it will transition to control and maintain all of the GPS satellites (the satellites that make your Google maps location in smart phones work) that provide positioning and timing services to users across the globe. Come join the team and make an impact for the billions of GPS users who will rely on this system
Essential Functions:
Hands-on software integration - Running critical, functional threads in an Ops-like, integrated environment to facilitate discovery and diagnosis of issues. Initially, position may involve software defect resolution to gain system familiarity. Successful integrator has a demonstrated ability to:
- Frequent travel to end user site at Schriever Space Force Base
- Collaborate with both co-located and remote teammates
- Be capable of working with minimal oversight
- Systematically investigate technical problems of varying complexity
- Dive into unfamiliar areas and learn quickly
- Diagnose and fix issues with web services, messaging, database, and web applications
- Take initiative, own tasks and drive them to completion
- Communicate clearly and proactively, both in writing and orally
- Prioritize and make progress on multiple tasks
- Be motivated to achieve challenging goals
- Ability to travel roughly 25% per year
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Experience with Requirements flow down/requirement allocation/requirement tracking
- Experience on OCX Program with NAV, KEM, MUG CI’s
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Strong software background, including Java coding experience
- Experience with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) for Space Vehicles
- Satellite payload or ground system design
- SOA integration, JMS messaging
- UI testing
- Oracle WebLogic application server
- Java, J2EE web applications
- Oracle database, JDBC, SQL
- SOAP Web Services, use of SoapUI
- Experience with scripting languages including Python
- IBM ClearCase, JIRA
- Linux command line
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Ability to work closely with other disciplines
- Experience in risk management
- Experience with project management
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $79,000 - $146,500. 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.
The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close 05/25/2025.
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.
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.