Lead, Systems Engineer-RF (Acive TS/SCI Clearance Required)

$106,500 - $197,500/Yr

L3Harris Technologies - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead RF Systems Engineer at L3Harris is responsible for leading a systems engineering team in the development, integration, and implementation of complex systems, particularly in the Space & Airborne Systems division. This role requires overseeing technical aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. The position emphasizes a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within an Agile framework, while also providing mentorship and technical leadership to engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the systems engineering team in the development and integration of complex systems.
• Oversee technical aspects of projects to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Implement and maintain robust requirements management processes.
• Champion the use of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
• Generate and maintain Concept of Operations (ConOps) documents.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of system objectives and deliverables.
• Support Integration and Test (I&T) events and coordinate critical demonstrations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff.
• Manage technical subcontractors to ensure quality standards are met.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team that is geographically dispersed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, or 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Verilog and experience in RTL design of FPGA or ASIC.
• Experience in wireless system design and protocols.
• Experience in real-time embedded programming at the hardware layer interface.
• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Education, Science, Math, Computer Engineering, Technology.
• Scientific programming and algorithm development.
• RF system fundamentals and waveform processing.
• Lead work planning using SAFe methodology.
• Experience using Cameo and Doors.
• Networking fundamentals.
• RF Estimation and classification.

Benefits

• Medical with High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental health benefits
• Legal plan for employees and their families
• Discount platform
• No cap to PTO time for exempt employees
• Dress for your day policy
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)