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Scientist, Systems Engineering - Product Owner

Greenville, Texas

Job ID 18258
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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: Scientist, Systems Engineering – Product Owner

Job Code: 18258

Job Location: Greenville, Texas – (Responsibilities must be performed on-site.)

Job Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule – (Every other Friday is a non-workday.)

Job Description:   

L3Harris has an immediate opening for a product owner scientist, Systems engineer, to support a multi-disciplined team across department areas. As part of our team, you will be responsible for leading product development and engineering functions, and act as an IPT Lead. This role requires the application of the principles and techniques of Systems Engineering. You will work with engineering teams following the appropriate standards, processes, throughout the system development life cycle to support our internal and external customers to meet milestones and track progress throughout the process. Interface with customers, and other technical and support personnel. Coordinating and leading engineering teams in support for proposals, including technical solution, estimates, and schedules. 

Essential Functions:

  • Lead customer technical engagements
  • Support technical risk identification and mitigation strategies
  • Drive technical product strategy & roadmaps
  • Drive mentorship and training within the engineering organization
  • Maintain cognizance of industry tools, best practices, and procedures.
  • Drive interface with internal organizations
  • Communicate with leadership on status, issues, milestones, and successes
  • Analyze problems and drive down to the root cause of problems quickly

Job Qualification Requirements:  

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. A degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or closely related technical field is strongly preferred. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

  • Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (SCI) security clearance with the ability to maintain, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Extensive systems engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Must be a self-starter who is comfortable determining program needs and executing them.
  • Ability to work with flexible goals or shifting priorities.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Mastery of systems engineering concepts and principles
  • Ability to balance multiple projects and competing priorities
  • Solid understanding of systems fundamentals
  • Java understanding and experience
  • Experience with databases and SQL
  • Functional working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

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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