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The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to ensure end product achieves all technical requirements and meets the needs of the end user. A strong background in design, development and verification of RF communication systems is essential. The Space Systems Engineer leverages L3Harris's expertise and capabilities, exploring ways to apply our advanced solutions to new challenges. This position may require travel up to 10% of the time, enabling engagement directly with stakeholders and support various project needs on-site.\nEssential Functions:\nProject Leadership:Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the entire systems engineering lifecycle, from concept development to system deployment and maintenance.\n\nIntegration and Verification:Oversee the integration of various system components and ensure they work together seamlessly. Plan and conduct system verification and validation activities to ensure the system meets all required performance and reliability standards.\n\nRisk Management:Identify potential risks throughout the system's lifecycle and develop mitigation strategies to address these risks effectively.\n\nCustomer and Stakeholder Interaction:Engage with customers and other stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure their requirements are incorporated into the system design. Communicate project status and technical information effectively.\n\nInnovation and Problem Solving:Lead efforts to innovate and improve existing system designs. Resolve complex technical issues that arise during the design, development, or deployment phases.\n\nPerformance Analysis:Conduct performance analysis and modeling to predict and verify system behavior under various conditions.\n\nCollaboration and Coordination:Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, including hardware, software, and mechanical engineers, to ensure integrated system solutions.\n\nAbility to obtain a DoD Clearance\nQualifications:\nBS degree in a technical field (Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Material Science or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.\nPreferred Additional Skills:\nAdvanced degrees (Masters or PhD) in a related field may be substituted for some work experience.\nProven experience in RF and Communication System Design \nExperience with SDR (Software Defined Radio) design and development\nAbility to communicate effectively with internal and external customers is strongly emphasized\nMust demonstrate a willingness to learn and work in both a support capacity and as a lead on differing functions.\nComputer proficiency with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) \nStrong time management capable of balancing multiple tasks and projects\nExperience with project planning and proposal activities\nExperience preparing presentation materials, documentation, and presenting technical designs\nAbility to obtain Top Secret clearance, which requires an extensive background investigation.\nExperience with SDR (Software Defined Radio) design and developmentAbility to communicate effectively with internal and external customers is strongly emphasizedMust demonstrate a willingness to learn and work in both a support capacity and as a lead on differing functions.Experience with SDR (Software Defined Radio) design and development \nExpertise in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo or SysML\nAn active Top Secret or TS/SCI DoD clearance\nIn 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 $92,500 - $171,500. 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