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Specialist, Systems Engineering

Greenville, Texas, Plano, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist in systems engineering. The Specialist will collaborate with multiple teams in support of Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of a variety of IMINT systems, collection platforms, ground stations, including their capabilities, employment, testing, and integration. The SA will support various programs assisting in system integration, requirements verification and validation, as well as troubleshooting for full system and subsystems integrations.

Essential Functions:

  • Translate the voice of the customer into system level requirements.
  • Understand physical architectures incorporating voice, video, and data capability across multiple security domains.
  • Understand test, integration, verification, and validation planning.
  • Review and evaluate electrical wiring diagrams to ensure design details trace to system requirements.
  • Author effective verification test procedures ensuring system performance and capabilities meet system requirements.
  • Execute verification test procedures to ensure system performance and capabilities meet system requirements.
  • Perform hands-on test, integration, and verification of software and/or hardware.
  • Willing and able to travel up to 10%.
  • Must have an active Secret Clearance at the time of hire with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related engineering experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with test, integration, verification, and validation planning.
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing and evaluating electrical wiring diagrams to ensure design details trace to system requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience with hands-on test, integration, and verification of software and/or hardware.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification.
  • Coursework and/or experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, systems analysis and design, system performance modeling, integration, and/or model-based systems engineering.
  • Ability to successfully pass an FAA Class 3 Flight Physical and Altitude chamber to support test flights.
  • Military EO/IR, Radar, RF, ECM, IRCM and/or Aircraft Self Protection Maintenance experience.
  • Experienced operating in a Linux environment.
  • Experienced with DOORS and/or Jira.

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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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