Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Systems Engineering

Level 3 Communications, Inc$92K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with 2+ years of related experience.
  • Hands-on experience in systems engineering within the government program acquisition lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with standard systems engineering processes like MIL-STD-499 and IEEE 1220.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities, particularly with internal and external customers.
  • Proficient interpersonal skills with a sense of ownership and collaborative spirit.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and knowledge of DOORs and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Responsibilities

  • Analyze program objectives and system concepts to inform engineering efforts.
  • Define, manage, and validate hardware/software requirements for complex electronic systems using MBSE.
  • Collaborate on creating vital engineering documents including System Specifications and Interface Definitions.
  • Develop and coordinate engineering artifacts for program design reviews.
  • Support the execution of Systems Engineering activities, focusing on cost, schedule, and technical aspects.
  • Assess overall project risks and assist in developing risk mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct data analysis from design verification tests and brief results to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Education assistance programs.
  • Parental leave and paid time off.
  • Company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 36282

Job Location: Millersville, MD (on-site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular Schedule ( 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off )

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Exercise your passion for engineering by engaging in rapidly developing and deploying new and innovative, next generation solutions that sets L3Harris apart from our competitors.

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as Systems Engineer. This individual will play a vital role in engaging with external and internal customers in the support of the program. With general supervision, this individual will be responsible for the hardware/software requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, management, and verification / validation of technical products and systems.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsibilities include review, analysis, and understanding of program level objectives, system concept of operation, system and subsystem equipment, functions, interfaces, and operations.
  • Responsible for requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality.
  • Collaborate with other Systems Engineers in the development of work products, including: System Specifications, Logically Derived and Linked Requirements, Interface Definitions, System Diagrams, Systems Analyses, Trade Studies, and Detailed Designs.
  • Development and coordination of engineering artifacts for program design reviews.
  • Supports Systems Engineering execution within the business area (cost, schedule, technical).
  • Evaluate overall systems project risks and support risk mitigation planning and execution with program and functional leadership.
  • Analyze data from design verification test efforts.
  • Able to effectively brief status and results to program and customer.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. DOD security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.
  • Other duties as required.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in systems engineering and the government program acquisition lifecycle.
  • Working knowledge of any standard system engineering process including MIL-STD-499, EIA-632, IEEE 1220 or IEEE/ISO/IEC 15288.
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with internal and external customers.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well with individuals within and outside of the organization and have a strong drive and sense of ownership.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office products.
  • Knowledge with DOORs and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Familiarity with underwater products and acoustics.
  • Active DoD clearance with current 6-year update.
  • Networking experience including IP addressing, switching and routing.
  • Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end to end systems in RF is a plus.
  • Experience with DOORS, Cameo suite of MBSE tools or similar, MS Visio.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management.
  • Working knowledge of Cisco routers and switches.
  • Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success.
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).
  • Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $92,500 - $171,500. 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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