Senior Associate, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Forest, VA

23h•$80,500 - $149,500

About The Position

The Factory to Field Systems Engineer implements complex IT systems that meet specific customer requirements. Systems may include Harris and vendor equipment, IP networks, Linux and Windows virtual machines, RF base stations and repeaters, and other custom subsystems. The role implements proven, approved system designs and supports secure, available, high-performing public safety communications systems. It also provides leadership to implementation team members and defines engineering schedules. The engineer resolves customer issues, prepares clear statements of work for subcontractors, and improves execution through tollgate processes and Harris standard operating procedures. The role works closely with program management to identify and resolve project risks early and coordinates activities with vendors, escalation teams, and other Harris teams. Approximately 60% of the work is factory staging and verification, with approximately 40% field travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 6 years of related experience.
3–6 years of technical experience in Land Mobile Radio, telecommunications, or a related field.
Ability to implement approved system designs and maintain high standards of security, availability, and performance for public safety communications systems.
Ability to travel approximately 40% of the time.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on field experience in RF/LMR system design, staging, configuration, and implementation of complex radio systems.
Experience with IP network, RF antenna, microwave, wireless data, and data networking design, as well as system configuration.
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
Professional certifications such as Network+, Security+, Linux+, or CCNA.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent project tasks and prioritize them appropriately.
Ability to explain issues clearly to management and business stakeholders in less technical terms.
Leadership skills including customer focus, change management, teamwork, diversity, and integrity.
Self-motivation, teamwork, prioritization, and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to proactively resolve problems.
Security clearance.

Responsibilities

Implement and support complex IP-based radio system networks.
Implement information assurance products for customer Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems.
Maintain documentation and configuration revision control.
Follow established ISO processes through the tollgate system.
Participate in design, staging, configuration, and implementation of L3Harris LMR systems to improve program implementation and streamline operations.
Contribute to technical planning, system integration, functional verification, performance validation, and process improvement, including cost and risk analysis.
Participate in discussions with customers, consultants, vendors, and other L3Harris personnel to advance projects.
Identify potential issues in offered designs early in the contracting process and propose solutions.
As needed, respond to proposal text and provide material describing the proposed system and special equipment.
Resolve customer issues, provide leadership to implementation team members, define engineering schedules, prepare subcontractor statements of work, and coordinate with program management, vendors, escalation teams, and other Harris teams.