Lead, Systems Engineer (RF Systems)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. L3Harris Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (RF Systems)
Job Code: 46354
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked- and has every other Friday off
Job Description:
We are seeking a Systems Engineer with experience in RF systems, test strategy, and system verification to support the development, integration, verification, and sustainment of complex communication systems and products across the program lifecycle. This role requires a strong technical foundation, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to work across disciplines to define requirements, manage interfaces, resolve technical issues, and support overall system performance.
The selected candidate will contribute to system architecture, requirements management, integration planning, verification activities, and technical problem solving in a fast-paced environment. This position is well suited for an engineer who can operate independently, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and communicate clearly with both technical and program stakeholders.
Essential Functions:
- Support system design, development, integration, test, and verification activities across all phases of the program lifecycle
- Develop, analyze, and maintain system requirements, interface definitions, and technical documentation
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, manufacturing, quality, and program management
- Support system-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
- Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, risk assessments, and configuration management activities
- Evaluate system performance against technical requirements and support verification planning and execution
- Assist with development of test plans, procedures, reports, and other engineering artifacts
- Track technical issues, action items, and program deliverables to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives
- Provide clear written and verbal communication to internal teams, leadership, customers, and external partners
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain required clearance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Systems, Electrical or related field) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience supporting complex communication system development in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
- Experience with requirements development, system integration, verification, and technical problem solving
- Strong background in system integration, verification, and environmental or qualification testing
- Experience with requirements management, modeling, or systems documentation tools
- Ability to manage multiple technical assignments and priorities with minimal oversight
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience supporting customer-facing technical discussions and formal engineering reviews
- Familiarity with configuration management, risk management, and program execution practices