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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.\nJob Title: Lead (L5), Systems Engineer\nJob Code: 34967\nJob Location: Waco, Texas\nSchedule: 9/80\nJob Description:\nL3Harris is actively seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (SE) to support requirement development, design, development, test, and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on airborne platforms.  In this role, the candidate will ensure that customer needs are understood, documented, and agreed upon.  The Lead SE will lead the Avionics/Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop the technical solution requirements and ensure the as-built product meets the requirement baseline.  The Lead SE should possess a strong Systems Engineering background and exemplary leadership skills to effectively lead the development team.\n\nEssential Functions:\nLead the Avionics/Mission Systems IPT which develops the technical solution for Programs incorporating avionics and communication equipment into airborne systems for Military and Commercial Customers.\nTranslate the Customer requirements into unique and verifiable system-level requirements.\nEnsure traceability and define requirement verification methods.\nLead System Engineering trade study processes.\nEvaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness.\nWrite subsystem specifications based on system-level requirements.\nEvaluate alternative solutions and establish the overall system design.\nReview and approve verification test procedures to ensure that the system performance and capabilities meet the system requirements.\nApprove the Technical Data Package (electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical integration drawings, analysis reports, etc.) and ensure that the design details trace to the system requirements.\nPrepare and deliver effective presentations that communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals.\nWork closely with Project Engineering and Program Management.\nAbility to travel CONUS up to 10%.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior relevant Systems Engineering experience.  Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Systems Engineering experience.\nDemonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and Engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.\nDemonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration and Test & Delivery.\nPrevious experience defining, allocating, decomposing, managing, and verifying requirements.\nExperience utilizing standard Microsoft Office suite of applications as well as DOORS®, JIRA, Visio, TeamCenter PLM, Cameo System Modeler, et al.\nAbility to travel as needed based on business demands.\nPreferred Additional Skills:\nExperience conducting First Article verification testing.\nExperience using MBSE methodology.\nExperience communicating with Subcontractors, U.S. Government Customers, and internal & external Customer Stakeholders.\nExperience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities\nExperience with civil and commercial avionics systems, as well as commercial aircraft communication systems.\nExperience with the DMSMS process.\nL3Harris 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.\nPlease be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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