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Senior Specialist Systems Engineer

Waco, Texas
Full Time On-site

The Skyraider II team is looking for a Systems Engineer to support a fast-paced, challenging, rewarding, first-of-its-kind aircraft modification program. This role will support systems design, requirements development, systems verification, requirements traceability, avionics integration, qualification support, and technical scope execution across active program deliverables.

The position involves working across engineering, program management, test, and integrated product teams to close technical commitments while maintaining cost, schedule, and scope discipline.

Essential Functions:

  • Support systems design activities for assigned Skyraider II systems engineering scope.
  • Develop, manage, and maintain system requirements across program technical baselines.
  • Own systems verification planning, execution tracking, and closure evidence.
  • Maintain requirements traceability across program artifacts, verification evidence, qualification outputs, and technical baselines.
  • Support avionics integration activities, interface coordination, and issue resolution across systems, software, hardware, test, and program teams.
  • Drive assigned technical scope to closure while managing cost, schedule, and execution risk.
  • Support qualification planning, test readiness, anomaly resolution, and verification documentation.
  • Coordinate with integrated product teams to identify requirement gaps, verification gaps, interface issues, and execution blockers.
  • Prepare clear technical status, risks, decisions, and closure plans for engineering and program leadership.
  • Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), CAMEO, and requirements traceability activities in support of customer requirements and program execution needs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience supporting systems engineering activities.
  • Experience with requirements development, systems verification, verification evidence, interface coordination, or technical baseline management.
  • Ability to work across engineering disciplines, program management, test, manufacturing, suppliers, and other stakeholders to drive technical closure.
  • Ability to manage assigned work scope with cost, schedule, and technical accountability.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), or CAMEO.
  • Familiarity with AI tools or AI-enabled workflows that improve engineering quality, traceability, analysis, or execution speed.
  • Experience with requirements management or traceability tools such as DOORS, Jama, CAMEO, Teamcenter, or similar systems.
  • Experience supporting avionics, mission systems, aircraft modification, qualification, or flight-test programs.
  • Experience preparing verification plans, verification reports, qualification evidence, or technical closure packages.
  • Experience identifying and resolving requirement gaps, interface gaps, or verification evidence gaps.
  • Experience working in a cost- and schedule-driven program execution environment.

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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