Sr. Associate, Systems Engineer

Senior Associate, Systems EngineerL3Harris 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: USA-UT-Salt Lake CityJob Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday offPosition Overview: The Senior Associate, Systems Engineer will support the development of advanced communication subsystem hardware/software for multi-segment (space, ground, airborne) applications. The position spans initial concept development through hardware/software implementation, test, and delivery. Potential applications include high-rate, assured, and optical communications. The Senior Associate will contribute to requirements definition, engineering analysis, integration, test, and verification activities. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in multiple engineering disciplines, collaborating with internal teams, customers, and sub-contractors to achieve technical objectives.Essential Functions:Supports systems engineering activities, organizing and participating in key project/program engineering tasksParticipates in requirements analysis, decomposition, and assignment of requirements to functional areas of responsibility and/or subcontractors; assists in managing traceability of requirements back to customer specifications and system-level derived requirementsSupports design synthesis and development of supporting design documentation including technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans and procedures, and verification cross reference matrices (VCRM)Assists in ensuring technical performance, quality, and adherence to established policies and processesContributes to preparing and presenting project/program design reviews for internal and external customersAssists with project/program schedule and budget planning, subcontract control, and risk managementWorks as part of systems engineering teams and other teams of functional design engineersSupports system integration, verification, and qualification activitiesParticipates in responses to customer requests for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP), and new business development pursuits, including technical capability demonstrationsQualifications:Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0-1 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.Clearance: Candidate must currently have, and/or be able to maintain, an active U.S. Government DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance.Preferred Additional Skills:Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to contribute to technical direction for a given project within integrated product teamsBasic understanding of communication theory along with working knowledge of digital design, RF design, mechanical design, network design, or software design of digital line-of-sight and satellite communication systemsFamiliarity with Software Development Life Cycle conceptsExperience in requirements management and documentationBasic project planning and risk management skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills, including formal presentationsProficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, DOORs, or similar toolsExperience supporting system integration, verification, and qualification activities, including on-site and off-site support for integration and qualification eventsL3Harris 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.L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.