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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Manager, Systems Engineering

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeYorba Linda, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with 9 years of prior experience, a graduate degree with 7 years of prior experience, or at least 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance and eligibility to obtain Top Secret clearance.
  • At least 5 years of direct experience working with at least two of the following technologies: underwater acoustics, telemetry, communications, optics, and radar.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team.
  • Ability to travel 25%.
  • Knowledge of SSP systems engineering processes and procedures.
  • Familiarity with DOORS requirements management software.
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering.
  • Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and cabling diagrams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as technical lead for the Systems Engineering team.
  • Lead, direct, and review the work of direct reports to accomplish near-term operational plans and results.
  • Provide input on hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and compensation decisions.
  • Communicate within and outside systems engineering to explain policies and practices and gain cooperation.
  • Mentor less experienced Systems Engineers.
  • Perform systems engineering duties for multiple systems simultaneously.
  • Work with SSP SPALT, PAD, Coordination Drawing, and Ordnance Document processes.
  • Work on SSP Flight Instrumentation Systems such as radar, telemetry, and communication systems.
  • Contribute to and present during customer design reviews.
  • Contribute to proposal activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline, with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative and drive.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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