L3Harris

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineering - Integration and Test

Job Code: 103

Job Location: Mason, OH

Schedule: 9/80

Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineering

(Integration and Test)

About Space & Sensors:

L3Harris Space & Sensors Division, headquartered in Mason, Ohio, designs, develops, and manufactures complex systems (electronic, avionics, transceivers, transmitters, electro-optical, and electro-mechanical) for the defense, aerospace, and commercial markets. L3Harris is a recognized leader in Electro-Optical technologies that enable systems to support surveillance, reconnaissance, threat detection, and self-protection missions.  Our world-class Space Avionics systems include equipment for Mars Rover/Landers/Orbiters, Launch Vehicles, and Imaging Satellite Communications. 

Space & Sensors team members bring their passion for innovation and engineering, their desire to push the envelope to adapt, communicate, and deliver on highly reliable mission-critical systems.  We offer an alternative 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals. Focused on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can grow and develop professionally, employees can get engaged with several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), participate in monthly activities hosted by our Employee Engagement Committee, or get involved with volunteer opportunities through our L3Harris Investing for Tomorrow community program.

Mason, OH is located in Warren County, “Ohio’s Largest Playground.” Major attractions are right around the corner, including Great Wolf Lodge and Kings Island Amusement Park. Our site is 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, where there are multiple attractions including The Newport Aquarium and The Cincinnati Zoo. Cincinnati is also the home AFC Champions the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cincinnati Reds, the Cincinnati Cyclones and FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer.

Job Description:

L3Harris Space & Sensors is looking for a Sr. Systems Engineer with expertise in GPS/RF systems. The Integration & Test Engineer will design, develop, integrate, test, deliver, and support GPS/RF systems and sub-systems as part of the larger systems engineering and project team.

Essential Functions:

• Understand the program level objectives, system concept of operation, and product architectures to determine and develop the GPS/RF system/sub-system requirements, methods, and solutions.
• As part of a team, design GPS/RF 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. 
• Lead and mentor team members throughout the systems engineering process.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills through the preparation and presentation of technical reviews and program status reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer or related Engineering discipline with a minimum of 6 years of systems engineering and electronic design experience or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior systems engineering and electronic design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior systems engineering and electronic design experience.
• 4-5 years required experience/education specific to GPS and/or RF systems.

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 is preferred.
• Must be willing & able to obtain a US security clearance if needed in the future.
• Active Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance is preferred.