Senior Scientist, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies • Anaheim, CA

104d • $180,500 - $335,000

About The Position

L3Harris is looking for candidates for the Senior Scientist, Senior Chief Engineer and Architect to fill the technical expert role in the GPS User Equipment for our Navigation Solutions (NS) business in Anaheim, CA (IEC). The candidate will be responsible for and provide deep and broad GPS and Assured Position Navigation Timing (A-PNT) User Equipment technical expertise in all Engineering disciplines on multiple programs. Our Navigation Solutions products provide advanced military GPS (MGUE) and A-PNT capabilities in military embedded real-time systems that can be used in weapons, ground, airborne, maritime, and space environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience or a Graduate degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
• 15+ years of experience in hands-on GPS / A-PNT, RF-related Navigation, or similar Engineering Development, especially in Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE).
• 10+ years combined experience as a Chief Engineer and Architect and/or Engineering Fellow.
• 10+ years of experience in developing technical GPS A-PNT strategic and tactical plans, detailed technical architectures, and understands the details of all Engineering disciplines in order to successfully complete project objectives within stringent technical, schedule, and budget requirements.
• 10+ years of experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills for both the internal team and with customers and program stakeholders.
• 5+ years as a recognized external and internal expert and leader with deep mastery and substantive technical expertise in GPS and PNT User Equipment.
• Ability to obtain and hold a DoD SECRET clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) to all levels of personnel experience.
• Technical depth and breadth in GPS / PNT technology, Hardware and Software detailed design, MGNSS, Anti-Jam, Anti-Spoof, GPS-denied/degraded, Alternative/Supplemental/Cooperative Navigation technology, Guidance Navigation Control, RF systems, Sensor Fusion, GPS 153 and 177 interfaces, Aviation, DO-178/DO-254, MSO/TSO.
• Technical depth and breadth in Systems, Software, Hardware, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on technology development in hardware labs.
• Successful ability to bring in new business.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall hands-on technical expertise in GPS and A-PNT Engineering for NS programs to accomplish near-term and long-term operational plans and results.
• Recognized as an external and internal expert and thought leader with deep mastery and substantive technical expertise in GPS and A-PNT User Equipment as well as advanced business knowledge and leadership capabilities.
• Develops trust within the Engineering Organization.
• Communicates within and outside own function to explain and gains cooperation on policies and practices.
• Plans and establishes goals and objectives with direct impact on the short-term and long-term operational results.
• Works under consultative direction against annual goals and objectives to manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization.
• Maintains outstanding communication with higher management and with the employees in the organization.
• Collaborate with other business areas to execute programs and business development.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree