Lead Systems Engineering

Job Title

Lead, Systems Engineer

Job Code

39926

Job Location

Millersville, MD (on-site)

Schedule

9/80 Regular Schedule (9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and every other Friday off)

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include review, analysis, and understanding of program level objectives, system concept of operation, system and subsystem equipment, functions, interfaces, and operations.
• Responsible for requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality.
• Collaborate with other Systems Engineers in the development of work products, including: System Specifications, Logically Derived and Linked Requirements, Interface Definitions, System Diagrams, Systems Analyses, Trade Studies, and Detailed Designs.
• Development and coordination of engineering artifacts for program design reviews.
• Supports Systems Engineering execution within the business area (cost, schedule, technical).
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with internal and external customers.
• Evaluate overall systems project risks and support risk mitigation planning and execution with program and functional leadership.
• Analyze data from design verification test efforts.
• Able to effectively brief status and results to program and customer.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. DOD Secret security clearance.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• At least 6 years of experience with system engineering and the government program acquisition lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of any standard system engineering process including MIL-STD-499, EIA-632, IEEE 1220 or IEEE/ISO/IEC 15288.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with DOORs and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. DOD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Familiarity with underwater products and acoustics.
• Active DoD clearance with current 6-year update.
• Networking experience including IP addressing, switching and routing.
• Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end to end systems in RF is a plus.
• Experience with DOORS, Cameo suite of MBSE tools or similar, MS Visio.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Working knowledge of Cisco routers and switches.
• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well with individuals within and outside of the organization and have a strong drive and sense of ownership.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range for this role is $92,500 - $171,500. 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.

EEO Statement

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.