Demo

Sr Associate, Systems Engineer

Harris Corporation
Yorba Linda, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026
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: Sr Associate, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 43789

Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA

Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, - preferred but flexible to 5/40 or 9/80

Job Description:

Join us for an exciting opportunity at L3Harris in Yorba Linda, CA. This is early-career engineering position with a growth path to higher-level positions. As a Sr. Associate Systems Engineer, you will perform tasks independently with guidance from senior Systems Engineers for Systems Engineering analysis, development, design, requirements, maturation, maintenance, and verification and validation over the program lifecycle. The Navigation/GPS products operate in military embedded real-time systems and can be used in weapons, ground, airborne, maritime, and space environments.

Essential Functions:

  • Generation, traceability, allocation, verification, validation of requirements specifications.
  • Integration and test planning, including generation of plans and procedures.
  • Conduct trade studies.
  • Generation of functional block diagrams, use-case diagrams.
  • Perform system reliability and maintainability analyses.
  • Perform system safety analyses.
  • Creation and presentation of design review materials.
  • Unit-level and system-level integration and testing, both in the laboratory and in the field.
  • Verification of system interfaces.
  • Ability to obtain Active US DoW Secret clearance or higher.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or similar STEM major with a minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. A Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or similar STEM major with 0 to 2 years additional prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
  • 2 years of previous experience with DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB/Simulink, or C/C , including coursework.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Soft skills (I.E. Proficient in MS Office, Strong communication...)
  • Familiarity or interest in GPS, GPS Receivers, or Assured Position, Navigation, Timing (APNT).
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must work effectively in both independent and team environments.
  • Experience with RF Signal Processing, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and/or GPS/INS algorithm development.
  • Experience in Kalman Filters (KF/EKF), Adaptive Filtering, Optimization Theory and Design.
  • Experience in Modeling and Simulation (M&S).
  • Active US DoW Secret clearance or higher a plus.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $80,500 - $149,500. 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.

#LI-KA1

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .

Salary : $80,500 - $149,500

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Sr Associate, Systems Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Sr Associate, Systems Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$110,730 - $135,754
Income Estimation: 
$128,617 - $162,576
Income Estimation: 
$117,033 - $148,289
Income Estimation: 
$110,220 - $132,692
Income Estimation: 
$151,084 - $181,738
Income Estimation: 
$133,507 - $160,824
Income Estimation: 
$136,663 - $175,160
Income Estimation: 
$157,953 - $182,694
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Harris Corporation

  • Harris Corporation Ashaway, RI
  • L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedi... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Harris Corporation Boise, ID
  • Job Description You will be joining the most qualified, diverse and capable service division in our area. This position provides the chance to work in crit... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Harris Corporation Blackfoot, ID
  • Job Description Join a team that helps bring smart buildings to life. As a Building Automation Installer Level 3, you will play a key role in installing, s... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Harris Corporation Offutt AFB, NE
  • L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedi... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Sr Associate, Systems Engineer jobs in the Yorba Linda, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Collins Aerospace Anaheim, CA
  • Date Posted: 2026-07-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-338 ~ 1127 & 1128 w 2400 S ~ BLDG 338 Position Role Type: Onsite... more
  • 23 Days Ago

  • Aleron Cypress, CA
  • Description Job Title: Sr Principal Test Engineer Location: On-Site - Cypress, CA Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Defense & Aerospace Compensation: ... more
  • 2 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!