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Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 12306

Job Location: Lynchburg, VA

Job Description:

The Systems Engineer designs, tests, troubleshoots, and implements shipboard systems that satisfy specific customer requirements. These systems include L3Harris and vendor equipment with mechanical and electrical components that must integrate into an operational system that passes system tests . Computer and network subsystems are also a part of these designs. Since these systems incorporate technology of a sensitive nature, a U.S citizenship is required. Since a portion of the position is involved with testing and physical manipulation of equipment, minimum personal mobility capabilities are considered mandatory, (ability to traverse a ladder, lift/carry at least 35 lbs., perform mechanical modification tasks such as working with hand tools, drills, etc.).

The successful candidate will be responsible for solid, consistent deployments, maintaining high standards of security, availability, and performance for public safety communications systems. The candidate will also have significant exposure to vendors and external customers who purchase shipboard systems as well as the people within L3Harris who participate in these programs, requiring the ability to communicate effectively.

The successful candidate will a ggressively resolve customer issues, deliver clear and concise statements of work for sub-contractors, and continually improve execution via tollgate processes. The candidate shall execute implementations utilizing L3Harris standard operating procedures. The candidate will work closely with program management to provide early identification and resolution of problem areas on the project. The candidate shall identify and facilitate activities with vendors, escalation teams, and other teams within L3Harris.

Responsibilities include:

• Crafting solutions for engineering problems

• Implementing, and supporting complex radio system networks & information assurance products for customer Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems

• Maintaining documentation & configuration revision control

• Following established ISO processes via tollgate system

• Reporting regularly on project status and progress

• Ability to travel up to 25%

  Preferred Additional Skills:

  The System Engineer must have practical hands-on field experience implementing complex LMR systems.

  Able to work within a cross-functional team environment. Self-starter with effective communication skills, both verbal and written (English). The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and have demonstrated the capacity to effectively foster team building within and beyond his/her work group. The successful candidate will possess shared L3Harris values of Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Accountability.

  • Professional certifications (e.g. relevant advanced studies/degree) are a plus

  • Secret Security Clearance is a plus

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent project tasks and prioritize them appropriately

  • Has clear & concise ability to communicate issues for technical and non-technical audiences

  • Demonstrate leadership skills which include customer focus, change management, & teamwork.

  • Self-motivated team player, able to set priorities and manage to deadlines

  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills

  • Demonstrated ability to proactively resolve problems

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.