Specialist Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies•Carlsbad, CA

1d•$92,500 - $171,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist Systems Engineer supports the design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of L3H products onto customer platforms. The role supports products throughout their lifecycle, from initial design through production and sustainment, with a focus on the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) and Next Generation Tactical Data Link (NGTDL) product line. The position collaborates with customers and internal teams to support integration, product demonstrations, testing, production, maintenance, and business development. The role is based in Carlsbad, California, follows a 9/80 schedule, and requires 10% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of prior systems engineering experience, or a graduate degree and 2 years of prior systems engineering-related experience; alternatively, at least 8 years of prior systems engineering-related experience in lieu of a degree.
Active US Secret security clearance.
Ability to travel 10%.

Nice To Haves

Practical knowledge of project management.
Hands-on experience with tactical data link systems, including radio systems such as MIDS, LVT, STT, BATS-E 1500S, BATS-E 2000, and BATS-D; host systems; and military communication protocols.
Systems engineering and/or software development skills.
Understanding of electrical and hardware ICD documents and ability to determine integration requirements from them.
Ability to work under general supervision, own defined integration, test, sustainment, or customer-support workstreams, resolve moderately complex issues, and recommend process improvements.
Experience supporting a Government Customer, including technical inquiries and product support.
Documentation skills involving specifications, test plans, procedures, and reports.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and technologies.
Experience supporting product lines in depot, production, or sustainment, including platform integration, Tactical Data Link support, and support for government customers.
Experience supporting production, operations, or depot work.
Basic understanding of RF systems and test equipment used to analyze spectrum.
Understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Support demonstrations at trade shows and customer sites for MIDS-JTRS and NGTDL products.
Integrate MIDS-JTRS and NGTDL products onto platforms including aircraft, ground vehicles, and ISR systems.
Work with customers on integration of STT into their systems and provide technical support, including addressing RFIs concerning hardware, software, and integration.
Conduct internal development and testing, including demonstrations and validation of MIDS-JTRS and NGTDL software applications.
Maintain equipment inventory and support business development activities.
Provide technical support for production and maintenance, repair, and operations.
Address product technical inquiries.
Maintain and update engineering documents, including ICDs and O&M documents.
Support products throughout their lifecycle, from initial design through production and sustainment.