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L3Harris Technologies · 16 hours ago

Lead, Systems Engineering - EA ISR Programs

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focused on providing end-to-end technology solutions for national security. The Lead Systems Engineer will oversee the development, integration, testing, and verification of systems for a missionized Gulfstream G550 platform, ensuring technical requirements are met and facilitating communication with internal and external stakeholders.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Eric Nelson

Responsibilities

The Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) will be responsible for supporting the development, integration, test, and verification of a variety of new and/or modified systems for a missionized Gulfstream G550 platform

The LSE will require working knowledge of encrypted communications, flight deck missionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)

The LSE will be responsible for requirements development and management, technical risk identification, system design, system Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V), civil and military certification, and liaison troubleshooting and sustainment efforts

The LSE will support large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction on and off-site

They will Communicate with internal leadership, external subcontractors and customer teams to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches

The LSE will provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results

Developing aircraft system requirements: Concept of Operations (ConOps), system specifications, component specifications, and system schematics

Performing verification and validation such as: creating test plans, creating test procedures, physically operating the system to perform ground and flight testing, writing certification reports

Supporting technical publications by providing source data and reviewing publications such as: system operating manuals, maintenance manuals, instructions for continued airworthiness

Supporting periodic travel for Technical Interchange Meetings, Program Reviews, Testing, and Aircraft Field Support

Significant experience with some or all of the following: encrypted communications, flight deck missionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)

Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Proficient communication skills (verbal, written, slide presentations)

Proficient technical writing skills (specifications, procedures, reports)

Performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems; requires climbing and crawling on the aircraft in confined areas to perform job duties

Understanding and supporting the aircraft certification process (Civil : 14 CFR Part 25; Military: MIL-HDBK-516)

Interpreting and using aircraft technical documentation such as: system schematics, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, aircraft technical publications, Standards (MIL, SAE, RTCA, 14 CFR, etc.)

Creating bids and writing proposals

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements

Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Able to travel up to 10%

Read and interpret technical specifications, engineering blueprints, test procedures, and technical publications

Ability to obtain a US security clearance at the Secret level

Qualification

Aircraft IntegrationVerificationValidationEncrypted CommunicationsPositionNavigationTimingMicrosoft OfficeProgram PlanningRequirements ManagementTechnical WritingTroubleshootingCommunication SkillsTeamworkTechnical Documentation

Required

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

An active DoD Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship

Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget

Demonstrated experience understanding of engineering processes and policies

Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration, Test and Delivery

Ability to travel as needed based on business demands

The Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) will require working knowledge of encrypted communications, flight deck missionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)