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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist, Systems Engineering - **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Network Interface Controllers, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Network Planning and Design, Microsoft PowerPoint, Program Design Languages, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Computer Networking Systems, DOORS (Software) - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1419317d-458c-4050-98a6-190f12a1e560 ## About the Role * 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. * Candidate must currently have, and/or be able to maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Top Secret Clearance Preferred Additional Skills: * Leadership skills, with the ability to guide the technical direction/vision for a given project. Must also be a strong contributor to integrated product teams internal and external to the company. * An understanding of communication theory, with a working knowledge of digital design, RF design, mechanical design, network design, or software design of digital line-of-sight and satellite communication systems * An active Secret or Top Secret US DoD clearance or the ability to obtain a US DoD clearance * Experience in requirements management and documentation is a must. Other key skills are risk management, project planning, and technical project management * Strong communication skills (both written and oral) and formal presentation skills are required * Candidate should be skilled in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, DOORs, or similar tools * Experience managing technical projects that include system integration, system verification, and formal qualification, including supporting integration and qualification events at customer locations ## Description The Senior Specialist, Network Systems Engineer will be responsible for the development of advanced communication subsystem hardware/software for multi-segment (space, ground, airborne) applications. The position will span initial concept development through hardware/software implementation, test, and delivery. Potential applications include high rate, assured, and optical communications. The incumbent will be accountable with understanding all levels of development requirements, to lead multi-disciplined engineering teams in the development of new capabilities, and to manage subcontractors. They will leverage their knowledge in requirements development, parts, materials, and process flow down, and System Verification and Validation. The ideal candidate will have a strong, multi-discipline technical background and will work directly with internal technical IPT's developing requirements, implementing designs and working with customers and associated sub-contractors., * Systems engineering lead that organizes, participates, and manages key project/program engineering tasks * Leads requirements analysis, requirements decomposition and assignment of requirements to appropriate functional areas of responsibility and/or subcontractors, and manages traceability of requirements back to customer specifications and system level derived requirements * Leads design synthesis and generation of supporting design documentation which includes technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans and procedures, and test conformance to specifications through verification cross reference matrix (VCRM) * Ensures technical performance, quality, and adherence to established policies and processes * Develops and presents project/program design reviews for both internal and external customer audiences * Leads or assists in project/program schedule and budget planning, subcontract control, risk management * Leads or assists in management over systems engineering team and other teams of functional design engineers * Leads or assists system integration, verification, and qualification events * Participation in customer request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP) and new business development pursuits, including on-site and off-site technical capability demonstration, 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. ## Related Videos - [You’re a great coder? 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