Manager, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Yorba Linda, CA

10d•$127,500 - $236,500•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is hiring a Systems Engineering Manager to serve as technical lead for a Systems Engineering team. The role involves applying systems engineering processes to complex systems, coordinating and leading technical personnel, and managing multiple systems simultaneously. The ideal candidate has experience with D5 missile, SSP culture, and the Trident Flight Test program. The manager leads and reviews the work of direct reports, contributes to personnel decisions, communicates systems engineering policies and practices, and mentors less experienced engineers. The role also includes supporting customer design reviews and proposal activities. Travel of 25% is required. The position is based in Yorba Linda, California, with 4/10, 9/80, or 5/40 schedule options; 4/10 is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 9 years of prior experience, or a graduate degree and 7 years of prior experience; alternatively, at least 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance and eligibility for Top Secret clearance.
At least 5 years of direct experience working with at least two of the following technologies: underwater acoustics, telemetry, communications, optics, and radar.
At least 5 years of experience leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team.
Ability to travel 25%.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline, with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
Knowledge of SSP Systems Engineering processes and procedures.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with DOORS requirements management software.
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and cabling diagrams.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated initiative and drive.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead for the Systems Engineering team.
Lead, direct, and review direct reports' work to accomplish near-term operational plans and results.
Provide input on hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and compensation decisions.
Communicate within and outside Systems Engineering to explain policies and practices and gain cooperation.
Mentor less experienced Systems Engineers.
Perform systems engineering duties for multiple systems simultaneously.
Work with SSP SPALT, PAD, Coordination Drawing, and Ordnance Document processes.
Work on SSP Flight Instrumentation Systems, including radar, telemetry, and communications systems.
Contribute to and present during customer design reviews.
Contribute to proposal activities.
Travel up to 25%.