Sr. Member Engineering Staff (Systems)

Position Overview

Senior Member of Engineering Staff (SMES) – Command, Control, and Communications (C3) programs within the C3S Engineering organization. The Communications Systems Engineer is responsible for developing integrated communication systems for both internal and external comms. The role will involve analyzing system requirements, performing signal processing, and data analysis. Collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration, testing and validation of the overall system architecture.

Essential Functions

• Full Systems Engineering Life Cycle experience from baseline concept definition, System Design Review (SDR), through the Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR) as well as System Integration and Engineering Test (SEIT).
• Understanding of communications and network protocols, appropriate for mission‑critical, near‑real‑time, military applications.
• Proficient with software tools used for systems engineering (i.e. requirements management, systems architecture and modeling, engineering change management, product life‑cycle management, etc.).
• System integration and test engineering expertise, including technical leadership to perform verification activities including functional and environmental qualification.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; works with others to coordinate efforts, resolve cross‑team issues and effectively communicate changes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security clearance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience with design, development and delivery of next‑generation products for our maritime customers.
• Experience with design, operation, and maintenance of military communications and information systems, including experience with shipboard communication systems such as satellite communications, radios and antennas, as well as telephony systems and data networks.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Master’s degree desired.
• Active Security Clearance preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; works with others to coordinate efforts, resolve cross‑team issues and effectively communicate changes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments, exercising strong initiative, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

Compensation

• Salary range: $90,500 – $140,500 (in compliance with pay transparency requirements).
• This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Security Clearance & Legal Requirements

• L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
• Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance; clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• 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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