Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer
Job Code: 33469
Job Location: San Diego or Carlsbad, California
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the integration and testing of Tactical Data Link (TDL) software products. This role includes developing system and software requirements, executing verification and validation activities, supporting customers, and maintaining a secure lab environment.

Essential Functions:
Analyze customer and stakeholder requirements to support system and software development.
Develop, manage, and maintain system and software requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Plan, conduct, document, and report system integration, verification, and validation testing.
Develop test plans, test cases, procedures, and scripts based on software requirements and design specifications.
Design and configure test environments and scenarios to evaluate functionality, performance, and reliability.
Identify, document, track, and manage defects using established defect tracking tools.
Collaborate closely with software development teams to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
Ensure technical documentation is accurate, current, and reflects system changes.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, processes, and best practices.
Communicate test results, risks, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders and project teams.
Continuously assess and improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, and program meetings.
Support and maintain lab environments, including networking and system configurations.
Apply computer networking principles to system integration and testing activities.
Experience with requirements and collaboration tools such as JIRA, JAMA, DOORS, Collaborator, and Confluence.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Minimum 6 years of experience in systems engineering, integration, and/or test roles.
Active DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:
5+ years of Tactical Data Link (TDL) experience.
Hands-on experience with Link 16 radios, including BATS-D, STT, MIDS, and JTRS.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-6016, MIL-STD-3011, MIL-STD-6020, or equivalent STANAGs.
Experience working with Link 16 Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
RF systems and radio waveform experience.
Strong working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, including command-line usage.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
Python scripting experience.
Test automation experience.
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification.
Ability and willingness to travel as required.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, is $106,500 - 197,500 . 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.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. 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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