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Sr Specialist Systems Engineer, Avionics

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr Specialist, Systems Engineer, Avionics

Job Code : 21534

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80

 

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer (SE) to support requirement development, design, development, test, and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on ground and airborne platforms. In this role, the candidate will ensure that the customer needs are understood, documented, and agreed too. They will then lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop the technical solution and ensure the as-built product meets the requirement baseline. The candidate will possess a strong avionics background and leadership skill to effectively lead the development team.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Lead Design and development of physical architectures incorporating CNS/ATM equipment into airborne systems for military and commercial customers.
  • Translate the customer requirements into unique verifiable system level requirements.
  • Define requirement traceability methods.
  • Lead systems engineering trade study processes.
  • Evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness.
  • Write subsystem specifications based on system level requirements.
  • Evaluate alternative solutions and establish the system design.
  • Approve the technical data package (electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical integration drawings, analysis reports, etc.), ensuring that the design details trace to system requirements.
  • Write effective verification test procedures ensuring system performance and capabilities meet system requirements.
  • Prepare and deliver effective presentations to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals.
  • Ability to travel OCONUS up to 15%.
  • Ability to obtain a US security clearance at the Secret level.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Physics, etc.) and a minimum of 9 years related work experience, or Graduate Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Physics, etc.) and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, or Minimum of 13 years of prior work experience in a directly applicable field in lieu of degree. 
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Ability to pass a class III flight physical.

     

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Ability to operate within a Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM); TeamCenter preferred.
  • Experience conducting first article verification testing.
  • Experience managing requirements within a management tool (DOORS, JAMA, etc.).
  • Experience working within a MBSE tool (CSM preferred).
  • Experience working with subcontractors and US Government customers.

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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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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