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Electronic Warfare, Systems Engineering Lead

Clifton, New Jersey
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris provides the knowledge, technology, and techniques needed for mission success against threats across air, land and sea domains. We have and continue to deliver high-performing EW, ESM, ELINT, and Radar systems that meet/exceed the performance, cost, schedule needs of our military customers.  

And, best of all, we’re looking to grow our team! We are seeking a Systems Engineer with radar expertise and strong customer engagement skills to support advanced radar system development and strategic growth initiatives. The selected candidate will contribute to system requirements, architecture, performance analysis, integration, and test activities while also supporting customer interactions, technical presentations, and business development efforts.

The ideal candidate has experience in radar or sensor systems engineering and is comfortable working directly with customers to understand mission needs, shape technical solutions, and support capture and proposal activities. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional environment.

If you believe you fit the bill, we’d love to meet you and talk about your future at L3Harris! 

Essential Functions:

  • Support the development and management of system requirements, architectures, and interface definitions for radar systems and related subsystems.
  • Perform system-level analysis, trade studies, and performance assessments for radar solutions in support of customer and program needs.
  • Partner with engineering, program management, and business development teams to align technical solutions with customer requirements and strategic growth objectives.
  • Engage directly with customers to understand mission needs, communicate technical capabilities, and support solution development.
  • Support capture, proposal, and business development activities, including technical presentations, white papers, requirements analysis, and customer briefings.
  • Assist in defining and communicating radar system concepts, operational use cases, and differentiated technical approaches.
  • Support integration, verification, validation, and test planning for radar systems.
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including systems, software, RF, antenna, hardware, and test engineering.
  • Participate in technical and program reviews and help drive resolution of technical issues and customer concerns.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships while serving as a trusted technical interface between internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Travel as needed to support program execution and customer engagement, including periodic travel to Amityville, NY – 25%

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.
  • 9 years of experience in systems engineering for radar, RF, or sensor systems
  • Ability to obtain secret clearance 
  • 10%-20% travel

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • 9 years of experience radar principles and system performance analysis
  • 9 years of experience with requirements development and verification
  • Customer-facing, business development, or stakeholder engagement experience
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
  • Experience with airborne, maritime, ground-based, or multi-mission radar systems.
  • Familiarity with MBSE methods and tools.
  • Experience with tools such as DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB, Simulink, or Python.
  • Experience supporting proposals, customer demos, technical roadmaps, and strategic growth initiatives.
  • Knowledge of RF systems, antennas, EW environments, or advanced sensing concepts.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $127,500-$236,500. 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.

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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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