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Lead, Network Systems Engineer

Harris Corporation
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Network Systems Engineer

Job Code: 45878

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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

Position Overview

The right candidate will be joining L3Harris Communication Systems as a Lead Systems Engineer -Network Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in designing and integrating advanced network solutions that enable mission-critical communications around the world. The Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) will provide and direct technical leadership for systems engineering for the Cascade program. This role requires a strong background in communications systems, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration, along with the ability to support internal teams and external customers in a dynamic defense environment.

Essential Functions:
  • Serve as the technical lead for systems engineering activities in support of the program
  • Directing and being responsible for System engineering work on the program
  • Provide technical guidance and support across design, integration, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities
  • Identify problems and opportunities, assess impacts, and determine appropriate corrective actions
  • Perform root cause analysis and develop effective, practical solutions to complex technical issues
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, program management, operations personnel, and customers
  • Support unfamiliar or challenging assignments with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
  • Work closely with the Project Engineer (PE) and Program Manager (PM) to ensure alignment on technical priorities and execution
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external customers
  • Lead networking system designs for next-generation communication products and systems.
  • Prepare and deliver technical briefings for leadership and customers.
  • Drive continuous improvement, applying lessons learned from programs to future designs.
  • Oversee product development technical activities and system integration activities to ensure designs are technically sound and meet system level requirements.
  • Willingness and ability to travel 20%

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.
  • 7 years experience networking development in the engineering life cycle
  • Active Secret clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience with or knowledge of Servers, Multiplexers, Routers, Switches, COMSEC devices
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting experience at the LRU and CCA level
  • Strong computer hardware and software troubleshooting skills
  • Prefer experience with some of the following tools: TeamCenter, SAP, SAPME, ProPricer, DOORS, Jira, Visio, Excel
  • Networking experience, including knowledge of networking protocols
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to lead technical discussions across multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with engineering, program management, and operations

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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