Description:

Job Summary:

The vital role of a Systems Engineer at L3Harris ForceX is responsible for evaluating complex technical issues and providing system-engineering solutions. The Systems Engineer will develop designs and systems into new and existing technical documentation after performing engineering assessments and will also implement those designs when necessary. This individual will also be responsible for contributing to the completion of programs by documenting requirements, creating a schedule and tracking items to closure. The Systems Engineer, Associate Level is an entry-level professional with primarily broad, theoretical knowledge, working under general direction and guidance within standard processes for non-routine tasks, working to achieve operational targets that impact program team results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Incorporate and develop new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations and develop associated technical documentation and processes
• Provide engineering evaluations, analysis and documentation that contributes to Design Reviews, Peer Reviews and Technical Interchanges
• Support product development efforts under the guidance of senior engineers and project leadership
• Elicit highly technical requirements from stakeholders, and create and maintain technical documentation
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer, user and other associated project team members
• Evaluate and determine technical approaches to support decisions for various programs
• Create reports, documents and presentations for program and leadership meetings
• Manage configuration control of interconnected systems including software, hardware and firmware
• Ensure compliance with US Government security regulations and requirements on any system design or changes and be able to direct / implement those requirements
• Travel to customer locations without supervision and provide onsite ISR mission system level support for US Government and DOD Prime contractor to ensure system performance and mission success
• Work with suppliers to determine the technical capabilities, delivery schedules and associated costs
• Perform all job functions with a positive, professional attitude

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have a systems engineering background specifically with experience in collaborating with a diverse background of organizations and teams to accomplish whole system solutions or changes.
• Ability to review and analyze high-level technical needs, and through a structured and logical approach refine the need into an integrated set of requirements and implementation projects
• Broad understanding of systems change and configuration management
• Applicant should be a proficient communicator to all skill sets and levels of the organization, be able to respond effectively to changing situations, and be able to properly prioritize, status, and work multiple tasks.
• Broad understanding of the impacts of US Government regulations on system design and changes.
• Ability to hold and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Networks, Electrical or Software Engineering, or a related technical field with 0 -2 years prior of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience with the application of systems engineering tools for requirements management, risk management and systems decommissioning and disposal activities
• Experience working with project planning, requirement management and scheduling
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in the integration of requirements, design and technology during the design and development of complex systems
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in product development and associated development life cycle

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education:

Experience in military airborne mission system operations

Demonstrated aptitude to work in a "hands on" environment.

Broad understanding of engineering principles.

Deeper understanding of Systems Engineering "V" model

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel up to 25%, with the possibility of OCONUS travel for program support
• Ability to independently lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and crawl in small tight spaces

Personal Protective Equipment:

• As required by program needs

Work Environment:

• Work performed in an office environment; customer facility; System Integration Laboratory (SIL); in ground vehicles or in secure facilities with/without environmental control; or on-site in aircraft parked in hangers and outside
• Working with computers and other computer and hardware components
• Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside of normal working hours (evenings and weekends)

About L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue, 50,000 employees and customers in more than 130 countries . L3Harris. com

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.

Job Profile Matching Criteria:
Expertise Engineering--Systems Location USA - TN - Nashville