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Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer

Rochester, New York

Job ID 18374
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Overview

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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  • Analytical
  • Collaborative
  • Leader
  • Problem Solver
  • Strategic
  • Technical

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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

  • Health

    • Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
    • A doctors' service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and parents
  • Family

    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
    • Fertility treatment
    • Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
    • Adoption assistance - $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
    • Pet insurance
  • Well-Being

    • No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees)
    • Dress for your day - wear what works for you at work
    • Legal plan for you, your family, and parents
    • Discount platform

Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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: Sr Spec, Systems Engrg

Job Code: 18374

Job Location: Rochester, NY

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

Job Description:

The successful candidate will represent L3Harris’ latest generation tactical radio based communication systems to our customers as well as accurately relay technical and business information to Product Engineering, Product Management and Sales teams.  Business requirements include strong communications and interpersonal skills coupled with a basic appreciation and interest in the financial and competitive goals of L3Harris Communications Systems. Technical requirements include broad knowledge of networking including application of the principles and techniques of, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematical analysis, radio/wireless domain expertise with a basic understanding of communications protocol architectures and applications.  Engineer will perform hardware and software system integration of wired and wireless network systems.

The candidate will need to work collaboratively across the engineering organization, partnering closely with Business Development and Sales teams, Engineering Project teams and Engineering Subject Matter Experts as well as with other Communications Systems sectors to focus on the development of unique and novel solutions.

Essential Functions:

The applicant will be expected to perform system integration and evaluation in support of Sales, Engineering and Product Management in the field:

  • Liaison between our Customers and L3Harris
  • Communicates pertinent information to/from Customer with Sales, Engineering, Product Management & Program Management.
  • Strong customer consultant providing guidance and training to customer personnel in system design, mission development, operation, application integration, configuration and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Working closely with the Network Engineering team in Rochester to apply IP networking knowledge to incorporate radios into larger enterprise systems (LAN, WAN).
  • Ability to troubleshoot networking issues at all layers, including basic understanding of tools used to analyze network connectivity and traffic flow.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with network systems, abilities to work with hardware and software designers to bring up new features, understanding and proven track record of resolving hardware/software integration issues.
  • Must be resourceful and willing to be deployed for multiple weeks at a time in the field.
  • Travel – 35% or more.
  • Must possess or be eligible to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree 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.
  • US Government Secret security clearance or ability to obtain.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science or related engineering discipline.
  • Proven track record as an effective technical resource in face-to-face customer interactions, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and user satisfaction.’
  • Prior Military or worked in a military environment, demonstrating a deep understanding of military protocols and the ability to navigate complex defense-related environments.
  • Experience with both Linux and Windows OS, displaying a strong understanding of command-line interface.
  • Technical proficiency with wideband networking technologies, including but not limited to ANW2C, Wren-TSM, and Wraith, with a capacity to adapt to new and evolving communication systems.Enjoys working with people, developing relationships and sharing knowledge.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a passion for fostering educational exchanges and building professional relationships, complemented by the resilience to excel in high-pressure and rapidly changing scenarios.
  • CCNA Certification or above highly desired

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont, Washington State and New York State is $89,000 - $165,000.. 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.

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 résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, 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 Affirmative Action/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.

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