Lead, Chief Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Chief Systems Engineer to support the National Enterprise Messaging System (NEMS) program. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of the FAA domain, networking concepts, and enterprise architecture. Effective communication skills and the ability to interface with a variety of stakeholders and executive management are crucial for this role. The candidate should also have a deep understanding of enterprise messaging systems and concepts, including Java Message Service (JMS), Web Services, and Oracle WebLogic.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, network engineering, information technology, or telecommunications with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or a Graduate Degree in Systems Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of direct related experience in enterprise messaging systems and concepts, including Java Message Service (JMS), Web Services, and Oracle WebLogic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of the FAA domain and the National Airspace (NAS).
• Driving process improvements and cost reductions.
• Relevant certifications in Network Messaging Architecture (CCNP Enterprise, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), or Java EE Enterprise Architect).
• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification (ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP).
• Experience with FAA systems and infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete understanding of the program life-cycle experience, including business development through verification and operational validation.
• Metrics collection and analysis including TPMs, Earned Value, and enterprise statistics.
• Build, maintain, and improve enterprise architecture and messaging systems, including Java Message Service (JMS), Web Services, and Oracle WebLogic.
• Schedule and manage workloads effectively, considering a variety of constraints.
• Communicate the status of pending FAA orders while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Produce pre-order and system design packages for FAA-ordered services.
• Provide guidance to multiple functional teams (Systems, Software, Infrastructure, Operations, and I&T) to ensure customer operational needs are met.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions to understand operational issues fully.
• Drive process improvements and cost reductions across the program.
• Coaches and mentors SE team members.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance will be provided to qualified candidates.
• L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree