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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer

Job Code:12373

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80a

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking a Systems Engineering (SE) Lead to support our Project Engineering organization in Waco, TX. The Project Engineer (PE) holds technical responsibility and authority for the program under the direction of the Program Manager (PM), Engineering Leadership and the Chief Engineer (CE). This includes but is not limited to:

Planning and execution of program activities,Documenting, an approval of program plans,Ensuring life cycle process adherence,Risk identification and management,Overall program coordination during the program lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

Proposal Execution – Formulate and communicate a solution, collect/review labor and material costs, and summarize proposal information for senior leadership reviewProgram Planning, Guidance, and Execution – Work with program management to develop the program execution schedule, effectively communicate with the entire program team, and guide the team through the execution of all required tasking to complete the contractCustomer and Senior Leadership Interaction and Communication – Effectively communicate with external customers and internal senior leadership on the design and implementation of the contractually required capabilities and manage expectationsLead Program Integrated Product Teams of cross-disciplined engineers with internal and external membersMentor less experienced engineers in the area of Systems Engineering and IntegrationPerform other duties as necessary for the businessTravel – Up to 25%

 Experience with the following processes is required:

Bidding and ProposalProgram Planning, Guidance, and ExecutionCustomer Interaction and CommunicationExecutive Level Interaction and CommunicationEngineering Execution

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience orIn lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experienceWell rounded project leadership experienceMust be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

Active Top Secret Security Clearance is preferred.

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for various engineering disciplines. Experience with as many of the following engineering disciplines is desired:

Project EngineeringSystems EngineeringSoftware/ Hardware EngineeringAeronautical Engineering (Electrical, Structural, Mechanical, Stress, Mass Properties, Aerodynamics, etc.)EMI/EMC EngineeringTest EngineeringMission Systems

It is also desired that the Candidate have the following:

Aircraft and System Integration ExperienceSolid communication skills Experience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities. L3H Proposal Experience – Experience with L3H processesEntire Program/Engineering Life Cycle Phases and ActivitiesAircraft Modification and ModernizationExperience with Microsoft Project and Developing Engineering SchedulesFAA and Military Certification ExperienceArchitecting mission system configurations to meet customer needsGround, aircraft, space or shipborne mission system integration expertiseISR products and Platforms

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.

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