Lead, Systems Engineer

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Heber City
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead, System Engineer

Job Code: 16453

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80, off every other Friday



L3Harris Broadband Communications Sector (BCS) is seeking a Lead,Systems Engineer to lead the design and architecture of communications systems from a technical perspective and provide technical leadership for DoD programs. The Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for the life-cycle support of communications systems from conceptual development through product phase-out, including but not limited to architecture development, customer briefings, proposal writing, and customer requirements management. This will include technical documentation, technical project management, design oversight, prototype and production build and test support, integration, verification and qualification, system deployment support and in-house technical support during the operational life-cycle of the system.



Essential Functions:

Extensive experience in leading engineering teams in the development and sustainment of communications systems
Strong background in technical project management and lifecycle support
Ability to manage complex technical projects and provide technical leadership
Experience with proposal writing, customer briefings, and requirements management
Knowledge of EVMS, IMS, MPM, and related management tools
Preferred experience with SATCOM and Commercial Space Internet related programs
Familiarity with classified and strategic program environments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Leads design synthesis and generation of supporting design documentation which includes technical specifications, Interface Control Documents, test plans and procedures, and test conformance to specifications through Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM)
Ensures technical performance, quality, and adherence to established policies and processes
Develops and presents project/program design reviews for both internal and external customer audiences
Leads or assists in project/program schedule and budget planning, subcontract control, risk management
Leads or assists in management over systems engineering team and other teams of functional design engineers
Participates in responses to customer Request For Information (RFI), Request For Proposal (RFP) and new business development pursuits, including on-site and off-site technical interchange meetings and technical capability demonstrations



Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 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



Preferred Additional Skills:

Minimum of 10 years directly related work experience in project/systems engineering, including requirements analysis, development of architecture and technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans and procedures.
Active Secret clearance required, TS clearance preferred
Demonstrated leadership experience in engineering development and/or program management, including leading development proposal efforts
Exceptional communication skills (both written and oral) and formal presentation skills
Personnel management and building cohesive/collaborative teams
Leads technical management over systems engineering team and other teams of functional design engineers reporting to systems engineering
Leadership skills to guide the technical direction/vision for a given project
Ensures technical performance, quality, and adherence to schedule by all technical organizations associated with a given project/program
Leads requirements analysis, requirements decomposition and assignment of requirements to appropriate functional areas of responsibility, and manages traceability of requirements back to customer specifications and system level derived requirements

Understanding of business development processes/lifecycle with an emphasis on capture, proposal planning, and development
Understanding of wireless communication theory with working knowledge of digital design, RF design, mechanical design, network design, or software design of digital line-of-sight and satellite communication systems
Planning and organization skills to support large programs
Experience in risk management, project planning, and technical project management
High-level understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Understanding of all aspects of DoD development and program lifecycle: Design, Implementation, Verification, Production, and Sustainment
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and management skills
In-depth understanding of advanced communication systems in land, sea, air, and SATCOM applications
Willingness to travel occasionally



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