Lead, Systems Engineer -Radar Product Owner

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer / Radar Product Owner

Job Code: 34000

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 

Job Schedule:  9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Job Description:  

L3Harris is seeking a highly diversified and experienced Systems Engineer to act as a Product Owner (PO) for the Eglin Phased Array Radar Program and Ground Base Radar (GBRD) Pursuit. You will work with a multidisciplinary team utilizing Agile development methodologies to over the operations, sustainment, and development of the Eglin RADAR system. You will interface with the Chief Systems Engineer and program customer to develop the subsystem utilizing Digital Engineer Tools.

Essential Functions: 

• Lead system engineering efforts for the upgrade and sustainment of the Eglin Phased Array Radar.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with program objectives and deliverables.


• Develop and maintain the system architecture, ensuring alignment with Government Reference Architecture and overarching Acquisition Reference Architecture utilizing digital engineering tools.


• Support the development of digital and operational architectures for Missile Warning & Defense (MWMD) Pursuits.


• Utilize DOORS, SysML, Cameo, Jira, and Confluence for system modeling and requirement management.


• Develop requirements, ICDs, VCRM, & Use cases inside of a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).


• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences.


• Experience leading a team of engineers with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including technical advisors and PEOs at senior military levels.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.


• Travel: 10% Offsite


• Active Secret Clearance

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience 


• Experience with Eglin, Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR), or Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS).


• Experience in engineering and architecture, with a background in requirements definition and system modeling.


• Experience as a Systems Engineer or equivalent role, with a focus on system upgrade and operations, maintenance, & sustainment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Understanding and practical experience with AGILE methodologies to ensure efficient and adaptive program execution.


• Skilled in the use of network analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and other relevant RF test equipment.


• Experience with identifying and addressing obsolescence issues and implementing modernization initiatives.


• Experience with requirements definition, verification, and validation processes


• Experience with Radar Cross-Section (RCS) analysis, calibration techniques, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) mitigation strategies.


• Experience with Government Reference Architecture and Acquisition Reference Architecture development.


• Experience with DOORS, SysML, Cameo, Jira, and Confluence.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $127,500.00 - $236,500.00. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is  $110,500.00 - $205,500.00. 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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