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# Sr. Spec, Systems Engineer (Avionics)

- **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Fate, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Microsoft Office, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, SC Clearance
- **Published:** May 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/sr.-specialist-systems-engineer-avionics-fate-texas/2790411406-2/

## About the Role

* Excellent oral and written communication skills to develop and deliver complex topics.
 * Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
 * Excellent interpersonal skills to work with internal and external customers.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or Top-Secret Clearance.
 * Willing and able to travel as needed (up to 10%).
 * Other duties as assigned by supervisor., * Bachelor's Degree with six (6) years of Electrical, Systems or Software Engineering experience.
 * Graduate Degree with four (4) years of Electrical, Systems or Software Engineering experience.
 * In lieu of a degree, minimum of ten (10) years of Electrical, Systems or Software Engineering experience.
 * Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

 * Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.
 * DOORS/Jira experience.
 * Experience with systems hardening.
 * An understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering.
 * FAA Compliance and Certification experience .

## Description

The Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer (SE) designs tests, and integrates technologies for the flight deck of multiple aircraft platforms. The Specialist SE is part of a team that supports the requirements, design, development, test and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on airborne and laboratory environments., * Works with other Systems Engineering, Flight Line Test, Product Development, and Project Engineering personnel to understand new modifications and baseline functionality.

 * Works as part of a team in the hardware/software integration of avionics components, including testing for accuracy, reliability and resilience.
 * Develop subsystem technical requirements, focusing on minimizing vulnerabilities.
 * Perform Requirement traceability.
 * Write subsystem specifications based on system level requirements.
 * Hands-on with testing, integrating, and verifying software and/or hardware.
 * Knowledge of requirement traceability method and purpose.
 * Follow existing standards to document system testing status and anomalies with the system hardware and software.
 * Works with management to develop and adhere to schedules and budgets required to accomplish assigned work.
 * Heavy platform aircraft avionics.


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