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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering – Avionics

Job Code: 16115

Job Location: Greenville, Texas – (Responsibilities must be performed on-site)

Job Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule – (Every other Friday is a non-workday)

Job Description:   

The Lead Systems Engineer will supervise a team supporting the requirements, design, development, test, integration, and troubleshooting of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on airborne platforms.  The Lead SE will be a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project engineering and management. They will manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction on and off-site. Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.

Essential Functions:

Review and evaluate electrical wiring diagrams to ensure design details trace to system requirementsUnderstand test, integration, verification, and validation planningWrite effective verification test procedures ensuring system performance and capabilities meet system requirementsTranslate the voice of the customer into system level requirementsPerform requirement traceability Develop and evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completenessWrite subsystem specifications based on system level requirementsEvaluate alternative solutions and establish preliminary system designsReview and evaluate diagrams to ensure design details trace to system requirementsPrepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to non-technical professionalsExtended hours at times

Job Qualification Requirements:  

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.

Must possess an active DoD Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (SCI) clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship. Hands-on experience with testing, integrating, and verifying Avionics hardware and/or softwareAircraft communication system integration and communications ground/flight test supportExperience writing subsystem specifications based on system level requirementsExperience configuring equipmentProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Teamcenter, etc.Experience conducting verification testingExperience developing, authoring, and implementing system test plansFamiliarity with Aircraft Maintenance ManualsFamiliarity with FAA documentation (Regulations, Advisory Circulars, Airworthiness Directives, etc.)Experience engineering efforts involving FAA-certified general/transport category aircraftExperience troubleshooting aircraft systems including diagnosis of malfunctionsQualifications must be quantifiable and measurableWillingness to travel

Preferred Additional Skills:

Excellent written, oral, and presentation communications skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Teamcenter, etc.

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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