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Job Title: Lead (L5), Systems Engineer

Job Code: 34967

Job Location:Waco, Texas

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (SE) to support requirement development, design, development, test, and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on airborne platforms.  In this role, the candidate will ensure that customer needs are understood, documented, and agreed upon.  The Lead SE will lead the Avionics/Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop the technical solution requirements and ensure the as-built product meets the requirement baseline.  The Lead SE should possess a strong Systems Engineering background and exemplary leadership skills to effectively lead the development team.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the Avionics/Mission Systems IPT which develops the technical solution for Programs incorporating avionics and communication equipment into airborne systems for Military and Commercial Customers.
• Translate the Customer requirements into unique and verifiable system-level requirements.
• Ensure traceability and define requirement verification methods.
• Lead System Engineering trade study processes.
• Evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness.
• Write subsystem specifications based on system-level requirements.
• Evaluate alternative solutions and establish the overall system design.
• Review and approve verification test procedures to ensure that the system performance and capabilities meet the system requirements.
• Approve the Technical Data Package (electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical integration drawings, analysis reports, etc.) and ensure that the design details trace to the system requirements.
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations that communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals.
• Work closely with Project Engineering and Program Management.
• Ability to travel CONUS up to 10%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior relevant Systems Engineering experience.  Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Systems Engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and Engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration and Test & Delivery.
• Previous experience defining, allocating, decomposing, managing, and verifying requirements.
• Experience utilizing standard Microsoft Office suite of applications as well as DOORS®, JIRA, Visio, TeamCenter PLM, Cameo System Modeler, et al.
• Ability to travel as needed based on business demands.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience conducting First Article verification testing.
• Experience using MBSE methodology.
• Experience communicating with Subcontractors, U.S. Government Customers, and internal & external Customer Stakeholders.
• Experience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities
• Experience with civil and commercial avionics systems, as well as commercial aircraft communication systems.
• Experience with the DMSMS process.

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.

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