Scientist, Systems Engineering

Job Title: Scientist, Systems Engineering - Staff Liaison

Job Code: 18255

Job Location: Greenville, Texas - (Responsibilities must be performed on-site.)

Job Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule - (Every other Friday is a non-workday.)

Job Description:

This experienced senior engineer will work within a Special Programs department supporting multiple programs for a diverse customer base. This team, comprised of engineers from many disciplines, works closely with customers to gain insight into real-world needs, priorities and obtains operational feedback to provide the best system solutions for our users. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for providing engineering leadership and technical expertise requiring both systems and software engineering insights to achieve solutions for various projects/programs. This position requires a self-motivated team player with excellent technical and communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with Business area Chief engineers and team members to develop system requirements and strategic plans for execution

• Guide strategic execution decisions

• Perform Systems Engineering roles as needed for each program. Tasks could include system requirements, design, development, integration/test, field deployment and operator training.

• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application.

• Respond to customer inquiries

• Perform as Lead Systems Engineer as required

• Prepare customer briefings and documentation

• Prepare hardware and software estimates for customer requested capabilities

• Create and maintain strong working relationships within the company and with onsite and offsite customers.

• Provide leadership for programs and products

• Mentor junior engineers

• Travel CONUS/OCONUS 10-20%.

Job Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. A degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or closely related technical field is strongly preferred. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (SCI) security clearance with the ability to maintain, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

• Extensive systems engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Must be a self-starter who is comfortable determining program needs and executing them.

• Ability to work with flexible goals or shifting priorities.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Mastery of systems engineering concepts and principles

• Ability to balance multiple projects and competing priorities

• Solid understanding of systems fundamentals

• Java understanding and experience

• Experience with databases and SQL

• Experience with parallel and multi-threaded programming

• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and rapidly prototype

• CI polygraph (or willingness to take one)

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.