Senior Associate, Systems Engineering

Job Title: Senior Associate, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 16353

Job Location: Forest, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Factory to Field Systems Engineer implements complex IT systems that satisfy specific customer requirements. Systems involve L3Harris and vendor equipment, and typically include IP networks, linux and windows virtual machines, RF Base Station & Repeater equipment, and/or other custom subsystems.

The successful candidate will implement systems based on proven and approved designs. The candidate will have ability to implement approved system designs. The candidate will be responsible for solid, consistent deployments, maintaining high standards of security, availability, and performance for public safety communications systems. The candidate shall be able to provide leadership to other members of the implementation team and define engineering schedules.

The successful candidate will aggressively resolve customer issues, deliver clear and concise statements of work for sub-contractors, and continually improve execution via tollgate processes. The candidate shall execute implementations utilizing L3Harris standard operating procedures. The candidate will work closely with program management to provide early identification and resolution of problem areas on the project. The candidate shall identify and facilitate activities with vendors, escalation teams, and other teams within L3Harris.

Essential Functions:

Implementing, and support complex IP-Based radio system networks

Implementing Information Assurance products for customer Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems

Maintaining documentation & configuration revision control

Following established ISO processes via tollgate system

Drive improvement in the program implementation process by actively participating in every phase of the design, staging, configuration and implementation of L3Harris Land Mobile Radio systems, with an emphasis, on streamlining program operations

Be involved in technical planning, system integration, functional verification, performance validation, and process improvement vs cost/risk analysis

Participate in discussions with customers, consultants, vendors and other L3Harris personnel as necessary to advance projects

Work early in the contracting process to identify possible issues in the as offered design and offer potential solutions

Additionally, may respond to proposal text, and offer material content that effectively describes the system and special equipment being offered

Approximately 75% time will be spent in factory staging and verification and 25% field travel

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and 2 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 6 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Technical experience in Land Mobile Radio, telecommunications or related field

Practical hands-on field experience in RF/LMR system design, staging, configuration and implementation of complex radio systems.

Experience in design of IP networks, RF antenna systems, microwave systems, wireless data systems, data networking, as well as system configuration is desired.

Able to work within a cross-functional team environment.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written (English).

Professional certifications (e.g. Network, Security, Linux, CCNA) are a plus

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent project tasks and prioritize them appropriately

Has clear & concise ability to communicate issues in a less technical sense to management and business

Demonstrate leadership skills which include customer focus, change management, teamwork, diversity, and integrity

Self-motivated team player, able to set priorities and manage to deadlines

Excellent trouble-shooting, communication and customer service skills

Demonstrated ability to proactively resolve problems

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area and New York City, the salary range for this role is $77,500 – $143,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.