Specialist, Systems Engineer

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L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Systems EngineerJob Code: 45393Job Location: Colorado Springs, COJob Schedule: 9/80 - employees work 9 out 14 days -totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off) Job Description:

The Specialist, Systems Engineer is a developing professional with working knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and tools who supports technical planning, requirements analysis, system integration, verification and validation, risk assessment, and deployment activities. Works under moderate supervision to perform standard systems engineering assignments, applying established practices and procedures to support developmental and operational systems. Communicates with internal and external team contacts to coordinate tasks, exchange technical information, and help resolve routine to moderately complex issues within the assigned job area.

Essential Functions:

• Support execution of technical plans for products and total systems, with responsibility for assigned systems engineering tasks and deliverables.
• Perform requirements analysis, decomposition, traceability, and allocation to support system development and integration activities.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and deployment activities across the system lifecycle.
• Coordinate with software, test, and engineering teams to help deliver system capabilities in accordance with technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Participate in system design, test planning, deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities for developmental and operational systems.
• Maintain engineering artifacts, interface documentation, technical baselines, and status tracking information for assigned efforts.
• Contribute to technical reviews, design discussions, and systems engineering process execution.
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams while continuing to build domain knowledge, systems engineering proficiency, and understanding of customer mission needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Must have an Active TS Clearance and be Eligible to obtain a TS/SCI.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Working knowledge of Atlassian tools, including JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with MBSE and digital engineering tools.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, processes, and lifecycle activities.
• Experience supporting requirements development, system integration, test, and verification activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams including software, test, and systems engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical work and communicate status effectively.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks with moderate oversight and support multiple priorities in a team environment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $80,500-$149,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this position will close on 11/30/2026.

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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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