Lead, Systems Engineer

Lead, Systems Engineer - Mission Systems ProgramsL3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.L3Harris is the trusted disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.Job Location: Rochester, NYJob Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday offJob Description:This lead level systems engineering role supports custom communications solutions for mission-critical defense programs. You will translate customer requirements into practical system designs across tactical radios, networking, SATCOM, and platform integration, leading efforts from concept development through design, integration, and deliveryEssential Functions:Lead the system design of integrated communications solutions using L3Harris products, third-party equipment, and custom mounting or peripheral hardware.Design and integrate communications systems for vehicles, shelters, transit cases, and fixed-site installations.Own systems engineering work from kickoff through design, including but not limited to family tree diagrams, interconnect diagrams, VCRM (Verification Cross Reference Matrix), BOM creation and management, jurisdiction and classification review, and creating prototypes of systems.Map out system architectures and technical approaches that meet or exceed customer requirements with proposed solutions.Evaluate technical solutions and resolve technical issues throughout a program.Manage parallel priorities across multiple programs and keep deliverables moving in a fast-paced environment.Work effectively across Engineering, Sales, Program Management, Trade Compliance, and Operations to keep projects on schedule.Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences, including customers and internal stakeholders.Adapt quickly as customer needs change such as for a customer demonstration event or during field support activities.Support key business milestones such as shipments, demonstrations, field trials, and proposal pursuits.Help proposal efforts by developing or gathering technical inputs, labor estimates, and recurring or non-recurring engineering cost details, and make assumptions based on experience.Contribute strong technical judgment, customer focus, and collaboration skills to each program.Be comfortable working with customers and cultures from around the world.Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, program, and proposal teams to guide system design, trade studies, risk reduction, and program execution from concept through delivery.Support customer and internal technical reviews, ensuring solutions align with performance, schedule, cost, and requirements.Ability to travel up to 25% annually. Typical travel is closer to 10% and may include international trips of up to two weeksQualifications:Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, software, or systems engineering and 9+ years of relevant experience; or a master's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience; or 13+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $110,500 - $205,500 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.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.