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Systems Engineering - Senior Member of Engineering Staff (SMES)

Harris Corporation
Camden, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
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: Senior Member Engineering Staff (Communication Products)

Job Code: 45981

Job Location: Camden, NJ (On Site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

This position is for a Senior Member of Engineering Staff (SMES) for the Command, Control, and Communications (C3) programs within the C3S Engineering organization and will be based in the historic L3Harris Camden Waterfront Campus in New Jersey.

The Systems Engineer is responsible for developing integrated communication systems for both internal and external comms. The role will involve systems engineering on both the requirements side and verification side. Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration, testing and validation of the overall system architecture.

Essential Functions:
  • Full Systems Engineering Life Cycle experience from baseline concept definition, System Design Review (SDR), through the Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR) as well as System Integration and Engineering Test (SEIT).
  • Support the development of system architecture and CONOPS, the development and maintenance of system requirements, creation of test plans and procedures, and integration and requirements verification.
  • Understanding of communications and network protocols, appropriate for mission-critical, near-real-time, military applications.
  • Proficient with software tools used for systems engineering (i.e. requirements management - DOORS or Jama, systems architecture and modeling, engineering change management, product life-cycle management, etc.).
  • System integration and test engineering expertise, including technical leadership to perform verification activities including functional and environmental qualification.
  • Works with others to coordinate efforts, resolve cross-team issues and effectively communicate changes.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security clearance.

Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 6 years of related experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience with design, development, and delivery of communication products for US Government customers.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Security Clearance preferred.
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering is a plus but not required.
  • Master's degree is beneficial but not required.
  • Experience with design, operation, and maintenance of military communications.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, exercising strong initiative, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $90,500 - $140,500. 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.

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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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Salary : $90,500 - $140,500

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