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Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer (Software)

Job Code: 26343

Job Location: Waco, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1^st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking a Software Systems Engineer (SSE) to support requirement development, design, development, test, and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on ground and airborne platforms. In this role, the candidate will ensure that the customer’s needs are understood, documented, and agreed too.They will then lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop the technical solution and ensure the as-built product meets the requirement baseline.The candidate will possess a strong software background and leadership skills to effectively lead the development team.

Essential Functions: 

• Lead Design and development of software architectures for integration into military and commercial airborne platforms.
• Translate the customer requirements into unique verifiable system level requirements.
• Define requirement traceability methods.
• Integrate, maintain, and ensure configuration control of software systems and applications.
• Ensure sub-contractors adhere to best practices and coding standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve the software systems.
• Lead software systems engineering trade study processes.
• Write subsystem specifications based on system level requirements.
• Evaluate alternative solutions and establish software system design.
• Review the technical data package ensuring that the software-related CDRLS meet contractual and technical requirements.
• Write effective software verification test procedures ensuring system performance and capabilities meet system requirements.
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals.
• Ability to travel OCONUS up to 10%.
• Use standard Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Operate within a Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM); Teamcenter preferred.
• Conducting first article verification testing.
• Managing requirements within a management tool (DOORS, JAMA, etc.).
• Working within a MBSE tool (CSM preferred).
• Working with subcontractors and US Government customers.
• Communicating with internal and external Customer stakeholders.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar.
• Software development frameworks and tools like Spring, .NET, or Django.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Understanding of engineering processes and policies.
• Aircraft Integration, Test and Delivery.
• FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree with nine (9) years of prior experience integrating, maintaining, and ensuring configuration control of software systems and applications.
• Graduate Degree with seven (7) years of prior experience integrating, maintaining, and ensuring configuration control of software systems and applications.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior experience integrating, maintaining, and ensuring configuration control of software systems and applications.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance at the time of hire, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

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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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