Spec, Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies•Rochester, NY

About The Position

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Description: The Spec Systems Architect will provide a key role in the expansion of L3Harris's systems solutions for International C2 and Mission Systems. The Systems Architect will support the development of complex systems, ensuring architectural integrity and consistency across the pursuits and program execution. The Systems Architect will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define system architecture for new and existing products, balancing technical performance, cost, and schedule while meeting customer requirements. This role is ideal for individuals looking to grow their career in systems architecture and integration within the tactical communications domain.

Requirements

BSEE/BSME/BSCE/BSSE and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
2 years of demonstrated experience in Systems Level Design and Integration around relevant technologies.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead cross-functional teams.
U.S. citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time to international locations to support customer meetings, demos, conferences, and equipment integration.

Nice To Haves

Understand the fundamentals of IP Networking
Competency with RF Propagation, RF Co-Site, RF Colocation
Proficiency in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools.
Knowledge of Multi-Level Security (MLS), cross-domain networks, and Federated Mission Networking (FMN) Framework Process for net-centric operations.
Strong technical proposal experience to include knowledge and expertise in the following areas: detailed scheduling, work breakdown structure development, basis of estimates development and technical writing.
Experience demonstrated in Systems Design and Systems Integration with relevant technologies.

Responsibilities

Support Technical Discussions: Assist/Lead technical discussions with customers developing systems solutions based on L3Harris Radio and modern MANET Waveforms.
Develop System Architectures: Help develop system architectures to meet customer-specific requirements for Comms modernization and C4ISR systems.
Contribute to Business Growth: Participate in regional business development, opportunities, and strategic goals alongside Sales and Business Development teams.
Assist in System Integration: Provide support during the design and integration of L3Harris products with third-party systems, including intercom systems, electronics, software applications, and power systems.
Support Physical Integration: Assist with the physical integration of Radio products into various platforms such as land vehicles, shelters, fixed sites, ships, aircraft, and UAVs.
Prepare Documentation: Prepare white papers and presentations, and assist in presenting custom systems solutions to customers.
Collaborate with Teams: Work with Sales, Program, and Project Management to translate customer requirements into balanced technical, schedule, and cost solutions.
Attend Conferences: Represent L3Harris Communication Systems at NATO and customer-led conferences and technical meetings, sharing relevant topics with internal teams.
Coordinate with Engineering: Work with Product PLM and Engineering to influence technical product changes and roadmaps based on customer requirements.