Chief System Engineer

Job Title: Chief System Engineer

Job Code:

21120

Job Location : Dulles, VA

Job Description :

As a Chief Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical development of and own the evolving technical baseline for an existing, complex network communications system comprised of multiple systems and system elements. The ideal candidate demonstrates a positive, hands-on, collaborative approach, partnering with both engineering and the business leadership to inform and drive a cohesive market strategy. Common duties and responsibilities include:

Leading cross-functional teams through System of Systems concept development, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of operational systems and networks

Scalable software and system architectural definition, development and preparation of CDRL documentation and other technical documentation that comprise each project?s Technical Data Package (TDP), for subsequent delivery to the customers

Understanding DoD missions CONOPs and overseeing the development of system CONOPS including system/subsystem-level sequence diagrams, user cases, and user stories through design and verification

Ground system development, implementation, and maintenance (integrating, testing, delivery, installation, customer/user training and sustaining engineering support)

System design, development, and integration across a myriad of platforms including: Linux environments, database, Virtualization (VMware) and Cloud infrastructure (AWS)

Establishing and driving execution of a long-term technical roadmap including innovation to improve existing product and infrastructure performance, prioritize technical debt/backlog items across multiple software product lines

Integration and field testing of communication product lines into larger systems and networks

Overseeing the integration of different system components, identifying and mitigating integration risks, and ensuring seamless system functionality

Customer relationship establishment and maintenance (build, establish, and maintain solid working relationships with our diverse set of customers)

Eliciting requirements from customers and other technical community stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization

Working with CM tool sets (Atlassian Jira, Confluence)

Supporting Business Area leadership with various on-going projects, system modeling and innovation efforts, AI modeling, and database optimization

Overseeing system software releases for multiple service elements that control user device communication across the network

Applying a proactive, innovative, and collaborative approach to leading systems, software, and cyber engineers

Mentoring/training junior and mid-career engineers

Role will begin in Dulles, VA and transfer to Herndon, VA at a TBD date.

Obtain and maintain any future required clearances.

Travel as needed up to 10% of the time.

Other duties as assigned

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.

Preferred

Additional

Skills:

Active security clearance

Coursework and/or experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, systems analysis and design, system performance modeling, and integration and/or project management

Experience with development programs using Agile Scrum, Agile SAFe, DevOps/DevSecOps, and/or CI/CD methodologies

Experience with software microservices and containers

Experience with database technologies and architectures

Understands SATCOM Layer 2 network protocols

Experience with tools, such as MagicDraw/Cameo System Modelor, JAMA, DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, and other RM/PLM tools would also be a plus

Familiar with one or more of source code repository tools

Relevant certifications such as INCOSE (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP), Security+, AWS

Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors

Organized and detail-oriented

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.