Lead, Systems Engineer (Software Systems) 1

L3Harris Technologies•Dulles, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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: Lead, Systems Engineer (Software Systems) Job Code: 32339 Job Location: Herndon, VA (on-site) Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!) Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer with a software background to lead the integration, debug, test/regression test, release, and maintain complex software-driven systems across various platforms. The ideal candidate should have hands-on software engineering experience to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing system solutions. EMSS is a Satellite-based Personal Communications System (PCS), utilizing a commercial satellite infrastructure to provide voice and low data rate services from a mobile, lightweight terminal through a DoD dedicated gateway which accesses the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN). It can provide secure services, in addition to non-secure access to commercial telephone services. This role will be in Herndon VA.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
7+ years of experience in systems engineering
5+ years experience leading the system lifecycle activities including requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and prepare Release Readiness Review deck
Professional experience with software programming in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Go)
Professional experience with version control Bitbucket/Git, DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes), and software configuration management
Experience with software development and debugging

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance is highly preferred
Understanding of system integration, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with version control Bitbucket/Git, DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes), and software configuration management
Experience with development programs using Agile Scrum, Agile SAFe, and DevOps
Relevant certifications such as INCOSE® (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
Coursework and/or experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, systems analysis and design, system performance modeling, integration and/or project management, and/or model-based systems engineering
Communication and presentation skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with tools, such as MagicDraw, Cameo, JAMA, DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, and other RM/PLM tools would also be a plus
Experience on projects/programs involving the Iridium Space-based Cellular Network
Experience on projects/programs involving Starlink and/or other P-Leo constellations
Familiar with one or more of source code repository tools
Familiarity with Atlassian Suite (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)
Experience with Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting

Responsibilities

Performance of Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
Leads the development and delivery of a product/configuration item within technical objectives; shares the cost and schedule objectives with the PE
Lead the system lifecycle activities including requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and prepare Release Readiness Review deck
Understands & analyze the critical and driving paths to ensure tasks are linked properly and flow correctly
Work with Project Engineer to plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering activities for assigned projects
Identifies and communicates technical scope of work, cost, and schedule risk and formulates schedule 'What-If' assessments with the PE
Performs traditional product owner functions
Proficient in analyzing, enhancing, and extending existing software systems, including debugging, feature development, and ongoing maintenance
Analyze and define requirements, interfaces, and performance criteria
Lead and participate Test Plan development and oversee execution
Conduct risk analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective actions to resolve issues resulted from regression test
Implement and support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment frameworks
Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders.
Collaborate with software developers and project managers
System architectural definition, development and preparation of CDRL documentation and other technical documentation
Develop software components and scripts as part of system integration, automation, and validation
Oversee software configuration and documentation
Track and report project progress, budget, and resource usage.
Experience with networks and database technologies and architectures