Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Systems Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of experience, or a Graduate Degree with 7 years, or 13 years of related experience without a degree.
  • Secret clearance required, Top Secret clearance preferred.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
  • Familiarity with networking concepts including IP formats and both fiber optics and copper networks.
  • Experience designing and testing complex military communication systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead networking and integration efforts in the Relay Next program.
  • Design and integrate power systems and interconnect cabling.
  • Collaborate with the manufacturing team on engineering processes.
  • Conduct system integration and testing activities.
  • Communicate project updates to team members and stakeholders.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team to meet program objectives.
  • Travel up to 10% for project needs.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Relay Next - Specialist Systems Engineer - Networking and Integration

Job Code: 42394

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Systems Engineer with an electrical focus to join our systems team on the Relay Next program, specifically for networking and system integration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in networking, system integration, power systems, interconnect cabling, mechanical integration, and working within manufacturing processes. The candidate will also be involved in system integration and testing, with a highly desired experience testing military networking and communication systems.

Essential Functions:
  • Lead and support networking and integration efforts for the Relay Next program.
  • Design and integrate power systems, interconnect cabling, and mechanical systems within the Relay Next system.
  • Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure proper implementation and compliance with engineering processes.
  • Conduct and support system integration and testing activities.
  • Communicate and present project updates to team members and stakeholders.
  • Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve program objectives.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time for project needs

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree 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.
  • Clearance: Must have a Secret clearance but a Top Secret clearance is ideal.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Familiar with multiple aspects of networking: IP formats, addressing, fiber optics, and copper networks.
  • Experience designing, building, testing, and optimizing complex communications systems. I.E. SATCOM and line-of-sight, for military applications
  • Experience working with lab test equipment. I.E. Power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
  • Experience supporting customer engagements, technical reviews, and program milestone events.
  • Experience with Type 1 encryption products and cyber security

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