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Specialist, System Engineering 1

Plano, Texas

Job ID 36687
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L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 Code: 36687

Job Location: Plano, TX (Onsite)

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

Job Description:  As the System Integration/Test Engineering Specialist, you will be responsible for executing hardware and software integration, system characterization, troubleshooting, verification and validation of complex systems.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies.

Essential Functions:

  • System integration and testing activities for complex electronic systems.
  • Perform design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground, and flight tests.
  • Assess, troubleshoot, and develop mitigation strategies for complex system issues.
  • Support fabrication of parts and tools.
  • Analyze data from design verification test efforts.
  • Support the planning of cost, schedule, and execution of complex development and test activities.
  • Present results during internal and external program meetings.
  • Develop, track and present technical metrics.
  • Perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.
  • Perform trade studies on a variety of system issues and components.
  • Author test plan procedures, non-conformance reports, requirements, and other system engineering CDRLs.
  • Participate in cost and technical proposal activities.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required.
  • Up to 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications:

  • U.S. citizen.
  • Active DoW clearance.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 1 years of demonstrated expertise in system integration and test.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with RF or radar system components including antenna, receiver, exciter, and processor.
  • Experience in integration and/or testing of radar and/or other RF systems .
  • Hands-on experience being involved in system integration, engineering testing, and system performance characterization.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office products.
  • Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area. May have in-depth knowledge of project management.
  • Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products.
  • Experience integrating sensors into air vehicles.
  • Hands-on system integration experience, cross-discipline engineering, verification and validation testing, and system performance characterization.
  • Working knowledge of military standards.
  • Familiarity with guided weapons and/or weapon systems. 
  • Experience leading a small team to complete assigned program tasking.
  • Experience with the Atlassian tool suite, specifically Confluence and Jira.
  • Experience with Cameo or other similar system modeling tool.
  • Experience with Matlab, LabView, Python, or C/C++/C, DOORs.
  • Experience in advanced radar sensor system development.
  • Experience with proposal development including generating basis of estimates.
  • Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).

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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