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Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer

Mason, Ohio

Job ID 18812
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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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  • Collaborative
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  • 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. Specialist, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 18812

Job Location:Mason, OH

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Space & Sensors is looking for a Systems Engineer with significant expertise in electronic systems. The Integration & Test Engineer will design, develop, integrate, test, deliver, and support systems and sub-systems as part of the larger systems engineering and project team. Seeking a Systems Engineer with electrical engineering experience in RF & Digital Communications systems. This individual will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge and world-class Space Avionics systems. Sample products include, Mars Rover, Space Launch System Vehicle, and Imaging satellite communications equipment.

The Systems Engineer performs technical architecture, system integration, verification and validation, for RF & Digital Transmitters, Transceivers, and Transponders for both new products and internal research and design.  Analyses are performed at all levels including: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into unit level RF Architectures that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware specifications.

Essential Functions:

  • Define RF & Digital Communications for Space Communication programs.
  • Lead technical strategy for the RF & digital design team at the circuit level to ensure compliance to unit and system level requirements.
  • Understand the program level objectives, system concept of operation, and product architectures to determine and develop the electronic system/sub-system requirements, methods, and solutions.
  • As part of a team, design systems and sub-systems to meet customer requirements.
  • Perform hardware/software integration and development testing to prove out the designs.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute requirements verification/validation activities and work with the test group to ensure customer requirements are fully met and verified.
  • Present and participate within engineering review boards to improve overall quality and eliminate design defects early in the development lifecycle.  
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills through the preparation and presentation of technical reviews and program status reviews.
  • Customer Interaction – Technical Point of Contact to our customers and our suppliers.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer, Electrical or related Engineering and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree in Computer, Electrical or related Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • 4 years or more experience with designing, developing, testing, and delivering RF & digital circuits and systems, electronic units, and have a comprehensive understanding of electronic components and methodology, and circuits.
  • 2 years experience leading a technical team with multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance from the U.S. Government which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Proven experience architecting and managing system level requirements in DOORs or similar requirements management software.
  • Proficient in electronic system design, development, and troubleshooting.
  • Prior experience using National Instruments hardware platforms and electronic test equipment
  • Prior experience designing and developing electrical circuits, schematics, and layouts is a plus.
  • Prior experience with communications systems and/or communication protocols. eg. RS232, 1553, RS422, Ethernet.
  • Aerospace / Defense industry experience.
  • Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance.

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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