Lead, Systems Engineer

About the job

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 46119

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description:

Lead the architecture and technical direction of mission-critical systems from concept through integration and validation. You will turn evolving mission needs into traceable requirements, system architecture, CONOPS, and actionable technical decisions. This is a high-ownership role for an engineer who enjoys guiding multidisciplinary teams, leading trade studies, solving complex integration challenges, and delivering end-to-end solutions that are ready for operational use.

Essential Functions:

• Architect mission concepts, system solutions, CONOPS, and use cases across the full lifecycle.

• Define, decompose, allocate, and manage system‑level requirements and traceability.

• Provide consultative‑level technical direction across engineering teams.

• Lead system design, implementation, system integration, and end‑to‑end verification and validation (V&V), including lab infrastructure and cross‑team coordination.

• Conduct system‑level trade studies and allocate performance and functional requirements across software, firmware, and hardware.

• Produce and maintain system architecture diagrams, interface drawings, and related engineering artifacts.

• Analyze system performance, generate supporting data, identify root‑cause issues and trends, and lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).

• Support design reviews, readiness reviews, proposals, and customer and internal presentations.

• Collaborate with product owners to capture evolving mission requirements and refine system concepts.

• Influence technical direction, engineering decisions, and cross‑team alignment through strong communication and leadership.

• Develop System Architectures: Help develop system architectures to meet customer-specific requirements

• Contribute to Business Growth: Participate in regional business development, opportunities, and strategic goals alongside Sales and Business Development teams

• Assist in System Integration: Provide support during the design and integration of L3Harris products with third-party systems, including intercom systems, electronics, software applications, and power systems

• Prepare Documentation: Prepare white papers and presentations, and assist in presenting custom systems solutions to customers

• Collaborate with Teams: Work with Sales, Program, and Project Management to translate customer requirements into balanced technical, schedule, and cost solutions

Qualifications:

• Strong background in requirements definition and systems architecture.

• Experience with Digital Engineering / MBSE tools (Cameo, SysML).

• Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

• Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance (or active within the last two years).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to quickly learn and understand customer missions and assist in developing CONOPS.

• Experience with AWS cloud architectures and services

• GEOINT enterprise experience

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Background in Agile development processes and rapid mission onboarding.

• Ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

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