Systems Engineer - Program Design

Job Title: Systems Engineering - Program Design

Job Code: 21350

Job Location: Lynchburg, VA

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

The Program Design Engineer (PDE) designs complex radio systems that satisfy specific customer requirements. Systems involve L3Harris and vendor equipment, and typically include RF base station & repeater equipment, microwave links, IP networks, wireless data, RF antenna subsystems, 911 dispatch, interoperability, and/or other custom subsystems.

Under the direction of higher-level engineers, the successful PDE will contribute to the creation of detailed system designs, documentation packages, and equipment orders for use in the implementation phase.

The candidate will develop sections of proposals into detailed designs and provide manufacturing-level documentation.

The candidate will be responsible for solid, consistent deliverables, based on templates and guides, which meet customer and contractual requirements. The PDE will be capable of running small programs on their own with minor assistance from higher-level engineers.

Essential Functions:

Design, document creation, and equipment ordering for IP-Based radio system networks

Collaborate with other engineering teams to deliver detailed designs within 60 days of contract award, deliver accurate documentation and drawings

Partner with program management and other engineering groups to provide early identification and resolution of problem areas on the project

Faciliate activities with vendors, escalation teams, and other teams within L3Harris

Follow established ISO processes via tollgate system

Manage submittal timelines and personal budgets within program team constraints

Lead internal factory testing of designed radio system

Travel up to 10%

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 6 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with RF, LMR or wireless

Experience with communication systems

Proficient in MS Office

Strong communication / organization skills

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.