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Job Title: Sr Specialist, Systems Engineer (Software background)

Job Code: 28220

Job Location: Herndon, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description: 

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer with a software background to lead the integration, debug, test/regression test, release, and maintain complex software-driven systems across various platforms. The ideal candidate should have hands-on software engineering experience to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing system solutions.

EMSS is a Satellite-based Personal Communications System (PCS), utilizing a commercial satellite infrastructure to provide voice and low data rate services from a mobile, lightweight terminal through a DoD dedicated gateway which accesses the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN). It can provide secure services, in addition to non-secure access to commercial telephone services.

This role will be in Herndon VA.

Essential Functions: 

• Performance of Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
• Leads the development and delivery of a product/configuration item within technical objectives; shares the cost and schedule objectives with the PE
• Lead the system lifecycle activities including requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and prepare Release Readiness Review deck
• Understands & analyze the critical and driving paths to ensure tasks are linked properly and flow correctly
• Work with Project Engineer to plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering activities for assigned projects
• Identifies and communicates technical scope of work, cost, and schedule risk and formulates schedule "What-If" assessments with the PE
• Performs traditional product owner functions
• Proficient in analyzing, enhancing, and extending existing software systems, including debugging, feature development, and ongoing maintenance
• Analyze and define requirements, interfaces, and performance criteria
• Lead and participate Test Plan development and oversee execution
• Conduct risk analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective actions to resolve issues resulted from regression test
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment frameworks
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with software developers and project managers
• System architectural definition, development and preparation of CDRL documentation and other technical documentation
• Develop software components and scripts as part of system integration, automation, and validation
• Oversee software configuration and documentation
• Track and report project progress, budget, and resource usage.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Experience with systems engineering principles such as: Requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting
• 5+ years expereince in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Go)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret Clearance or higher
• Understanding of system integration, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with version control Bitbucket/Git, DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes), and software configuration management
• Experience with development programs using Agile Scrum, Agile SAFe, and DevOps
• Relevant certifications such as INCOSE® (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
• Communication and presentation skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with tools, such as MagicDraw, Cameo, JAMA, DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, and other RM/PLM tools would also be a plus
• Experience on projects/programs involving the Iridium Space-based Cellular Network
• Experience on projects/programs involving Starlink and/or other P-Leo constellations
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

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.

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.

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