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Sr. Member Engineering Staff (Systems Engineer)

Camden, New Jersey
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

This position is for a Senior Member of Engineering Staff (SMES) for the Command, Control, and Communications (C3) programs within the C3S Engineering organization.

The Communications Systems Engineer is responsible for developing integrated communication systems for both internal and external comms. The role will involve analyzing system requirements, performing signal processing, and data analysis. Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration, testing and validation of the overall system architecture.

Essential Functions:

  • Full Systems Engineering Life Cycle experience from baseline concept definition, System Design Review (SDR), through the Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR) as well as System Integration and Engineering Test (SEIT).
  • Understanding of communications and network protocols, appropriate for mission-critical, near-real-time, military applications.
  • Proficient with software tools used for systems engineering (i.e. requirements management, systems architecture and modeling, engineering change management, product life-cycle management, etc.).
  • System integration and test engineering expertise, including technical leadership to perform verification activities including functional and environmental qualification.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; works with others to coordinate efforts, resolve cross-team issues and effectively communicate changes.
  • Ability to ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security clearance.

Qualifications: 

  • A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • At least 6 years of relevant experience with design, development and delivery of next-generation products for our maritime customers.
  • Experience with design, operation, and maintenance of military communications and information systems, including experience with shipboard communication systems such as satellite communications, radios and antennas, as well as telephony systems and data networks. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Master’s degree desired.
  • Active Security Clearance preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; works with others to coordinate efforts, resolve cross-team issues and effectively communicate changes.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, exercising strong initiative, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $90,500 - $140,500. 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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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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