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# Scientist, Systems Engineering

- **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Allen, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Software Defined Radio
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75859082-scientist-systems-engineering

## About the Role

* Active US TS/SCI security clearance.
 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience (Software Engineer also considered with relevant experience).
 * Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
 * In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
 * Demonstrated experience with core Systems Engineering requirements development, decomposition, traceability, verification, and validation, with the ability to translate customer and stakeholder needs into clear, testable, and compliant system requirements.
 * Demonstrated experience as a Lead Systems Engineer for quick-reaction ISR capabilities to include full mission system architecture redesign, sensor system replacements and upgrades, including FAA STC certification activities.
 * Demonstrated experience working in complex technical environments.
 * Demonstrated experience integrating with modernized software defined V/UHF software defined radio systems.

Preferred Additional Skills

 * Security+ Certified.
 * Experience working with domestic and foreign subcontractors, and foreign customers.
 * Experience testing, integrating, and verifying hardware and/or software systems.
 * Experience with obtaining and maintaining a government network ATO (Authorization to Operate).

## Description

Perform as part of a team that supports the requirements, design, development, test, and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on ground and airborne ISR and communication platforms., * < 10% during development phases to an excess of 50% during integration, testing, and delivery, travel based on business needs.

 * Design and develop physical architectures incorporating voice, video, and data capability across multiple security domains.
 * Ability to translate customer requests and CONOPS into system-level requirements and ensure proper requirement traceability throughout the program lifecycle.
 * Write subsystem specifications based on system-level requirements and evaluate alternative solutions to establish preliminary system designs.
 * Review and evaluate electrical wiring diagrams to ensure design details trace to system requirements.
 * Develop, author, and implement software and system test plans in a collaborative team environment.
 * Develop integration, test, and verification scenarios using Link 22 simulation equipment in support of SW development, integration, and test efforts.
 * Work in an agile engineering environment., 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.