Lead Systems Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
Lead Systems Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech
Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering
Job Code: 45805
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
Missile Solutions a segment of L3Harris, is a world-class developer and manufacturer of advanced propulsion and energetics systems for customers including the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and other agencies and companies, both in the United States and abroad. Our markets include strategic missiles; missile defense; tactical systems and armaments, in addition to propulsion and power systems for launch vehicles, satellites and other space vehicles.
We have an immediate need for a Lead System Engineer to join our Missile Solutions Systems Engineering and Integration (SEI) team in Canoga Park, CA.
In this role, the Lead Systems Engineer will be expected to:
Essential Functions:
Requirement Development: Develops systems, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems product development. Responsible for derivation, allocation, and documentation of requirements in requirements database and specifications. Coordinates requirements and related specification change management with IPT members. Defines and coordinates requirements verification plans with integrated product team members, plans and manages compliance assessment and certification.
Functional Analysis: Performs functional analysis and coordinates system trade studies. Coordinates selection of optimized concept baselines through benefit/cost trades in support of definition of system architecture and objectives.
Risk Coordination: Coordinates project risk and opportunity assessment and management and prepares and reports results on mitigation plans. May direct, coordinate and review the work of a small staff of engineers and/or technicians; estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion date.
Communication: Communicates results in oral presentations and written communication. Represents the organization in meetings/teleconferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
Travel: Requires up to 10% travel time.
Clearance: Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a relevant field.
Demonstrated experience in IBM DOORs Cameo, and Teamwork Cloud.
Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $127,500 - $236,500. 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.
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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.
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