Lead, Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies•Carlsbad, CA

2d•$127,500 - $236,500•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the definition, decomposition, allocation, management, verification, and validation of hardware and software requirements for complex technical products and systems. Provide technical leadership for large, cross-functional systems-engineering initiatives throughout the lifecycle, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. The role leads analysis of program objectives, concepts of operation, equipment, functions, interfaces, and operational needs to establish integrated technical approaches. It translates customer and product requirements into system solutions that balance performance, schedule, cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness. The Lead directs functional and timeline analyses, trade studies, requirements allocation, interface definition, and resolution of complex technical issues across disciplines. The position establishes and maintains integrated requirements baselines, including requirements flow-down, traceability, verification planning, and model-based systems engineering for complex electronic systems. It leads development and integration of systems-engineering work products, provides technical leadership for program design reviews, influences stakeholders on technical decisions and practices, coaches engineers, and drives improvements to systems-engineering processes, methods, or products. The role is located in Carlsbad, California, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The California salary range is $127,500–$236,500; final compensation may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree in engineering and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior relevant experience.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience leading complex systems-engineering work and government program acquisition-lifecycle activities across multiple engineering disciplines.
Experience leading application of a recognized systems-engineering process, such as MIL-STD-499, EIA-632, IEEE 1220, or ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.
Experience leading requirements-management and model-based systems-engineering activities using appropriate tools, such as DOORS and MBSE toolsets.
Advanced knowledge of MBSE languages, including UML, SysML, and UPDM.
Experience with frameworks including DoDAF, UAF, and Magic Grid.
Experience applying methodologies including OOSEM, Harmony-SE, RUP-SE, or OPM to complex, cross-functional technical work.

Responsibilities

Lead analysis of program objectives, concepts of operation, equipment, functions, interfaces, and operational needs to establish an integrated technical approach for complex systems.
Translate customer and product requirements into system solutions balancing technical performance, schedule, cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness constraints.
Direct functional and timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, interface-definition work, and resolution of complex technical issues across multiple disciplines.
Establish and maintain an integrated requirements baseline; lead requirements definition, flow-down, traceability, verification planning, and model-based systems-engineering work for complex electronic systems.
Lead development and technical integration of systems-engineering work products, including system specifications, derived and linked requirements, interface definitions, system diagrams, analyses, trade studies, and detailed designs.
Provide technical leadership for program design reviews and influence internal and external stakeholders on systems-engineering practices, approaches, and technical decisions.
Coach and guide engineers across the organization and drive significant improvements to systems-engineering processes, methods, or products.
Provide technical leadership for cross-functional systems-engineering initiatives across the lifecycle, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.