Lead, Systems Engineer

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 46933

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

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 right candidate will be joining L3Harris Communication Systems as a Lead Systems Engineer, where you’ll play a critical role in designing and integrating Tactical Data Link (TDL) solutions that enable mission-critical communications around the world. The Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) will provide and direct technical leadership for systems engineering for the MIDS JTRS program. This role requires a strong background in communications systems, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration, along with the ability to support internal teams and external customers in a dynamic Engineering environment.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the technical lead for systems engineering activities in support of the program
• Directing and being responsible for System engineering work on the program
• Provide technical guidance and support across design, integration, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities
• Identify problems and opportunities, assess impacts, and determine appropriate corrective actions
• Perform root cause analysis and develop effective, practical solutions to complex technical issues
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, program management, operations personnel, and customers
• Support unfamiliar or challenging assignments with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Work closely with the Project Engineer (PE) and Program Manager (PM) to ensure alignment on technical priorities and execution
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external customers
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings for leadership and customers.
• Oversee product development technical activities and system integration activities to ensure designs are technically sound and meet system level requirements.
• Lead internal development and rigorous testing and validation of TDL software, hardware and systems
• Maintain equipment inventory and support business development activities, contributing to the growth and success of our product line
• Provide Technical support for production and maintenance, repair, and operations
• Provide technical support to customers for hardware, software, and integration issues
• Maintain and update engineering documentation including Test Plans, Procedures, Reports and I&T Schedule
• Interpret hardware and electrical interface documentation to define integration requirements
• Support business development activities and maintain equipment inventory
• 10% travel required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related with 9 years prior systems engineering experience, Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related with 7 years prior systems engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related systems engineering experience.
• Active US Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Relevant experience in systems engineering, systems integration, software development, special test equipment, or related technical work
• Understanding of electrical, hardware, and interface control documentation
• Experience supporting Government customers
• Understanding of both electrical and hardware ICD documents. Must be able to decipher integration requirements from these ICDs.
• Documentation skills (specifications, test plans, procedures, reports)
• Defense or aerospace industry experience
• Experience supporting production, depot, or sustainment environments
• Basic RF systems knowledge and familiarity with spectrum analysis test equipment and special test equipment
• Strong understanding of systems engineering methods and practices
• Demonstrated troubleshooting experience at the LRU SRU level
• Strong computer hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Prefer experience with some of the following tools: TeamCenter, SAP, SAPME, ProPricer, DOORS, Jira, Visio, Excel
• Networking experience, including knowledge of networking protocols
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to lead technical discussions across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with engineering, program management, and operations
• Ability to train and mentor junior-level Engineers

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $127,500 - $236,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.