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# Specialist, Systems Engineering

- **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Ladonia, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Bash Shell, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), NetApp Applications, OpenShift, Software Architecture, Software Tools, Kubernetes
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nettemps.com/us/en/W5AD4553FD136A13721.ntap

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior systems engineering experience.
 * Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior systems engineering experience.
 * In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior systems engineering experience.
 * Demonstrated experience with coding; Python, Perl and Bash.
 * Demonstrated experience managing requirements in either DOORS or JIRA through all phases of the project.

Preferred Additional Skills

 * Ability to test, troubleshoot, and configure multiple operating systems; Windows, Linux and familiarity with NETAPP preferred.
 * Basic familiarity of Kubernetes, OpenShift and Active Directory.
 * Familiarity with L3 Engineering tools such as LTS, EEST, SCMS and ESENTRY.
 * Understanding of RC135 platform, CI, MSI, and flight line stages.
 * Current or previous CompTIA Security+ certification is highly desired.

## Description

This role combines software and systems engineering experience to deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities while ensuring high levels of availability, performance, and security. You will collaborate across departments, work primarily with existing infrastructure, and travel worldwide to support regular updates at field locations. Success requires the ability to communicate technical details effectively with development teams and translate complex concepts for management and customer representatives, while balancing project priorities, addressing challenging technical issues, and evolving software architectures to meet current and future needs., * Ability to obtain and maintain a US TS/SCI security clearance.

 * 15% travel based on business needs.
 * Identify and find solutions for defects and mitigate risk.
 * Prioritize numerous and varied system projects with competing priorities.
 * Test and troubleshoot Windows and Linux operating systems.
 * Basic understanding of how software works in conjunction with hardware interdependencies.
 * Engage with developers to explain the requirements when needed.
 * Willingness to work weekends and/or evening shifts (with pay differential).
 * Will be required to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification., 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.