Senior Specialist, DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources) Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

L3Harris, Spectrum Superiority (S2), is seeking a highly experienced Senior Specialist Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Systems Engineer to provide leadership across multiple programs and product lines. The position leads complex obsolescence-management initiatives, develops strategic mitigation approaches, and provides technical leadership at a customer-reporting level. The role supports continuity of supply and the performance, reliability, and availability of systems by identifying alternatives and coordinating with suppliers and stakeholders. The Senior Specialist leads systems engineering design and development, integration and testing, technical documentation, customer engagement, project planning, and cross-functional execution. The position also develops proactive DMSMS strategies and roadmaps, improves engineering processes and tools, and mentors Specialist-level and junior engineers. The role is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off. Qualified candidates must have or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, including an active Secret clearance or higher if needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 12 years of prior related experience.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, including an active Secret security clearance or higher if needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in DMSMS management, obsolescence mitigation, systems engineering, or project management.
Expert-level knowledge of DMSMS principles, industry standards such as SAE-ARP-6272 and GEIA-STD-0010, government standards such as SD-22 and MIL-STD-3018, and obsolescence-risk mitigation best practices.
Expert proficiency with DMSMS management tools, databases, and software applications, such as IHS Markit, Silicon Expert, and GIDEP.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to lead multiple complex projects, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of complex systems, ensuring alignment with specifications and requirements while mentoring Specialist and junior-level engineers.
Serve as technical lead in a multidisciplinary engineering development environment, managing time and resources across concurrent programs with competing priorities.
Lead and deliver technical presentations to customers and stakeholders during program and design reviews.
Plan, direct, and execute complex system integration and testing to validate system performance and functionality across multiple platforms.
Lead analysis and interpretation of customer requirements and translate them into detailed DMS reporting.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architectures, design specifications, test plans, and DMSMS management strategies.
Collaborate with and provide leadership to cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, mechanical engineering, and supply chain personnel.
Ensure system designs and implementations comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices.
Drive continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, DMSMS methodologies, and tools.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, address complex concerns, and support customer satisfaction with system performance and obsolescence-management strategies.
Lead project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and milestone tracking to support timely completion of project objectives.
Develop and implement proactive DMSMS strategies and roadmaps for long-term program sustainability.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Specialist-level and junior engineers in DMSMS practices and systems engineering principles.