Manager, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Yorba Linda, CA

26d•$127,500 - $236,500

About The Position

L3Harris is hiring a Systems Engineering Manager to lead its Systems Engineering team. The role requires proficiency across systems engineering processes, direct experience designing and testing complex systems, and the ability to coordinate and lead technical personnel. Familiarity with the D5 missile, SSP culture, and the Trident Flight Test program is identified as important. The manager performs systems engineering work across multiple systems and supports customer design reviews and proposal activities. The position is based in Yorba Linda, California, and requires the ability to travel 25%. The offered schedules are 4/10 (preferred), 9/80, or 5/40.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 9 years of prior experience, or a graduate degree and 7 years of prior experience; in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior related experience.
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.
Knowledge of the D5 missile, SSP culture, and Trident Flight Test program.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead for the Systems Engineering team.
Lead, direct, and review the work of direct reports to achieve 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%.