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Lead, Systems Engineer

Salt Lake City, Utah
Full Time On-site

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Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer, RAMS  

Job Code: 37707

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

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

Job Description: Join our innovative team as a Lead Reliability, Maintainability & Safety (RAMS) Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electronic communications technology. In this highly visible position, you will lead the analysis and optimization of advanced systems, directly impacting mission-critical projects and customer success. You will mentor and inspire junior engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a subject matter expert in RAMS engineering. Our supportive and inclusive culture values your expertise and encourages continuous learning and professional growth. If you are passionate about reliability engineering and ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply and join a team where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Essential Functions: 

  • Perform comprehensive RAMS analyses for both hardware and software, including Reliability and Maintainability Predictions, Reliability Modeling, Failure Modes, Effects & Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and a variety of Safety Analyses and other RAMS-related activities. You will develop and present technical documentation and analysis results for both internal and external customer reviews, ensuring compliance with relevant military, government, and commercial handbooks and standards such as MIL-HDBK-217F, Telcordia SR-332, 217Plus, MIL-HDBK-470, MIL-STD-882, NFPA70, and NAS 411.
  • In this role, you will manage your time and resources effectively to support multiple concurrent engineering programs.
  • As a subject matter expert, you will provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced RAMS personnel, and you will be expected to maintain excellent communication and presentation skills for the delivery of technical data.
  • The ability to obtain a Secret security clearance is required.

Qualifications:

  • 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Preference will be given to applicants with electrical engineering degrees.
  • Previous RAMS, Human Factors Engineering, FRACAS, Logistics Analysis including GEIA-STD-0007, and defense industry experience.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Teamcenter, SAP, MS Office, SharePoint, Relyence, Catia Cameo, and Ansys Sherlock.
  • Strong mathematical skills, especially in probability and statistics.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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