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Systems Engineering - Senior Member of Engineering Staff (MES)

Camden, New Jersey

Job ID 46224
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Job Title: Member Engineering Staff (Systems Engineering - Communication Products)

Job Code:   46224

Job Location: Camden, NJ (On Site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

This position is for a Member of Engineering Staff (MES) for the programs within the Integrated Systems engineering organization and will be based in the historic L3Harris waterfront campus in Camden, New Jersey.

The Systems Engineer is responsible for developing integrated communication systems for both internal and external comms. The role will be involved in both the requirements side and verification side of product development. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to ensure successful integration, testing and validation.


Essential Functions:

  • Perform systems engineering over the product life cycle from concept definition, System Design Review (SDR), through the Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR) as well as System Integration and Engineering Test (SEIT).
  • Support the development of the system architecture and CONOPS; develop and maintain system requirements; create test plans and procedures; develop and conduct integration and requirements verification tests.
  • Proficiency with software tools used for systems engineering (i.e. requirements management - DOORS or Jama, systems architecture and modeling, engineering change management, product life-cycle management, etc.).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security clearance..

Qualifications: 

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 2 years of related experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience with the design, development, and delivery of communication products for US Government customers.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience on at least one side of the systems engineering “V” meaning requirements or verification

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Security Clearance preferred.
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering is a plus but not required.
  • Master’s degree is beneficial but not required.
  • Experience with design, operation, and maintenance of military communications.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, exercising strong initiative, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $97,172 - $160,874. 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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