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Systems Engineer - Requirements Management

Rochester, New York

Job ID 14879
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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.

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    • Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
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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: Requirements Management Engineer

Job Code: 14879

Job Location: Rochester, NY

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

Job Description:

The Requirements Management team is seeking a skilled systems engineer to help develop requirements for TCOM projects and support the requirements management toolsets.  TCOM is the Tactical Communications arm of Communications Systems and delivers complex systems that include networks of radios and their peripherals, vehicle, shipboard, airborne, and shelter installations, and communication centers that support connections around the world.  Well written requirements and traceability through the development cycle is imperative to deliver quality to our customers.   

The Requirements Management Engineering team is responsible for driving the quality and integrity of System Level Requirements for TCOM.  Team members participate in system concept and technical direction reviews, assist in requirements creation and traceability to testing, drive requirement process initiatives, and support our requirements toolsets.

The candidate will also work with statistics analysis and reporting as well as work on digital transformation initiatives as needed.

Essential Functions:

The Requirements Management Engineer will:

  • Act as a technical lead for requirements management within the Tactical Communications sector. These responsibilities include mentorship of engineering teams in proper implementation of requirements and test modules within the IBM DOORS application, development of automation including scripting, report generation, and continuous improvement efforts within the requirements management focus.
  • Provide technical guidance and assistance on methods, architecture, and infrastructure to individuals responsible for implementation of products, systems, and systems of systems within the DOORS project repository.
  • Actively engage with functional organizations within engineering including Systems Engineering, Integration & Test, and Product Engineering teams to understand business needs and collaboratively develop solutions to enable efficient and effective requirements management practices which facilitate the necessary customer reporting, metrics, and sell-off through verification and validation activities.
  • Participate in implementation and integration of the INCOSE Systems “V” into the existing requirements repository and historical projects / programs.
  • Leverage e3 tools and processes to architect and optimize practical solutions and methodologies that are scalable and can achieve the required organizational objectives.
  • Work and communicate effectively with internal organizations (Engineering, Program Management, Organizational Leadership) to complete assigned projects.
  • Ability to Obtain a Security Clearance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree 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.
  • 6+ years of demonstrated experience in systems and/or software engineering illustrating proven experience in requirements management, allocation, and traceability to verification & validation.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience with IBM Rational Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Working knowledge of Rational Publishing Engine (RPE) and DOORS eXtension Language (DXL) scripting.
  • Master of Science in Systems Engineering preferred
  • INCOSE System Engineering Professional (CSEP or ESEP) desired
  • Experience utilizing Atlassian JIRA for task management
  • Expertise in various COTS and GOTS tools which support management of requirements
  • Experience preparing government and/or executive briefings and reports
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills to interact with team members and senior level personnel
  • Strong organization skills to prioritize and balance complex work
  • Attention to detail, able to read and understand technical data
  • Highly motivated, able to work independently and lead teams
  • Ability to manage/ support multiple projects simultaneously
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or computer science preferred

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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