Lead, Systems Engineer
Salt Lake City, Utah
Job ID 19388Overview
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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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
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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
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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
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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: Lead, Systems Engineer
Job Code: 19388
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris is actively seeking a Project Engineer (PE) to support our Systems Engineering organization in Salt Lake City, UT. The PE will lead cutting-edge cryptographic module development as well as the customer program associated with NSA certification. The PE is responsible for the execution of the technical portion of the IRAD/program and acts as the technical Point of Contact to internal and external customers. The PE operates under the direction of the Program Manager (PM), Engineering Leadership, and the Business Area Chief Engineer (BACE). This includes but is not limited to:
- Planning and execution of IRAD/program activities
- Documenting and approval of IRAD/program plans
- Ensuring life cycle process adherence
- Risk identification and management
- Overall IRAD/program coordination
The Engineering Functional Leads (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, FPGA Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Security Engineering, etc.) report to/and take direction from the PE for the IRAD/program.
Essential Functions:
- Program Planning, Guidance, and Execution – Work with program management to develop the program execution schedule, effectively communicate with the entire program team, and guide the team through the execution of all required tasking to complete the contract while adhering to the development lifecycle process
- Staffing Management – Oversee engineering staffing and work with management to adjust staffing levels as needed
- Employee Development – Mentor less experienced engineers in the area of Project Engineering
- Subject Matter Expert – Be the technical point of contact for internal and external queries related to the IRAD and certification program
- Proposal Execution – Lead role in developing responses for internal requests for information, request for proposal (RFP) and new business development pursuits, including on-site and off-site technical interchange meetings and technical capability demonstrations
- Communication – Develop well-organized presentations and have strong communication skills to present to internal and external customers
- Manage multiple projects at one time
- Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional travel
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
- Active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with cost account and project engineering management
- Familiarity with cryptographic architecture and NSA certification
- Proficient with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, such as Teamcenter and SharePoint
- Detail oriented and organized
- Demonstrated self-starter
- Proven track record of highly collaborative working skills in a diverse team environment
- Possess the willingness to mentor Engineers in the art of leading a new design development
- Ability to learn new subjects / techniques / software, without, necessarily, the assistance of others
- Active Top Secret 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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