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Specialist Systems Engineer

Harris Corporation
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
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: Relay Next - Specialist Systems Engineer - Networking and Integration

Job Code: 41634

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

We are seeking a Specialist 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, system test, interconnect cabling, and mechanical integration. The candidate will be involved in system integration and testing, with 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:
  • Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ideally electrical engineering or computer science) or a relevant field.
  • Experience: At least 4 years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 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

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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