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L3Harris Chief System Engineer - Intel & Cyber (Active Secret Security Clearance Required) in Dulles, Virginia
Job Title: Chief System Engineer – Intel & Cyber (Active Secret Security Clearance Required)
Job Code: 18936
Job Location : Dulles, VA / Herndon, VA
Job Description :
As a Chief Systems Engineer – Intel & Cyber, you will lead the technical development of cellular and P-LEO-based communications systems, implementation of projects involved in the development and fielding of ruggedized and transportable communications solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in networking, AI model optimization and deployment, and a deep understanding of Cellular, SATCOM technologies, and Software-Defined Enterprise Networking (SDEN) architectures.
Essential Functions:
Lead the systems engineering team in the design, development, and implementation of complex engineering projects
Provide expert guidance on networking protocols, AI model optimization, and deployment strategies
Drive the development of Cellular and SATCOM technology solutions, ensuring they meet industry standards and customer requirements.
Architect and oversee the implementation of SDEN solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
Drive system/subsystem/component level requirements and CONOPS development
Work closely with software and test engineers to ensure design and implementation meet the requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and methodologies into existing systems.
Develop and maintain technical roadmaps, project documentation, and systems engineering processes.
Lead the integration and field testing of communication solutions into larger systems (Starlink, Cellular, and satellite ground network infrastructure)
Elicit of requirements from customers and other technical community stakeholders
Develop CONOPS including system/subsystem-level sequence diagrams, user cases and user stories
Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
Up to 10% travel may be required
Other duties as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Active Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance highly preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing a team of engineers.
Proven track record in the optimization and deployment of AI models.
Experience leading the development of P-LEO and cellular capabilities including short-burst data (SBD) and associated hardware
Experience with Cellular, SATCOM (P-LEO, MEO, GEO), and other Beyond Line-of-Sight technologies and architectures
Experience in wireless system design and architecture, system integration, test, debugging and defect analysis, mitigation, and resolution
Experience with system modeling and simulation software
Experience with development programs using the Agile and/or Agile SAFe methodology
Experience with programming languages such as Python and embedded drive programing is a plus
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), on projects/programs with tools, such as, MagicDraw/Cameo System Modelor, JAMA, DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, and other RM/PLM tools would also be a plus.
Experience with CM tool sets (Atlassian Jira, Confluence)
Familiar with one or more of source code repository tools
Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.