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Senior Associate, Systems Engineering

L3HHCM20
Forest, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026

Job Title: Senior Associate, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 45966

Job Location: Forest, VA

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

 

Job Description:

 

The Factory to Field Systems Engineer implements complex IT systems that satisfy specific customer requirements. Systems involve Harris and vendor equipment, and typically include IP networks, Linux and Windows virtual machines, RF Base Station & Repeater equipment, and/or other custom subsystems. 

 

The successful candidate will implement systems based on proven and approved designs.  The candidate will have ability to implement approved system designs.  The candidate will be responsible for solid, consistent deployments, maintaining high standards of security, availability, and performance for public safety communications systems.  The candidate shall be able to provide leadership to other members of the implementation team and define engineering schedules.

 

The successful candidate will aggressively resolve customer issues, deliver clear and concise statements of work for sub-contractors, and continually improve execution via tollgate processes. The candidate shall execute implementations utilizing Harris standard operating procedures.  The candidate will work closely with program management to provide early identification and resolution of problem areas on the project. The candidate shall identify and facilitate activities with vendors, escalation teams, and other teams within Harris.   

 

Essential Functions:

 

  • Implementing, and support complex IP-Based radio system networks
  • Implementing Information Assurance products for customer Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems
  • Maintaining documentation & configuration revision control
  • Following established ISO processes via tollgate system
  • Drive improvement in the program implementation process by actively participating in every phase of the design, staging, configuration and implementation of L3Harris Land Mobile Radio systems, with an emphasis, on streamlining program operations
  • Be involved in technical planning, system integration, functional verification, performance validation, and process improvement vs cost/risk analysis
  • Participate in discussions with customers, consultants, vendors and other L3Harris personnel as necessary to advance projects
  • Work early in the contracting process to identify possible issues in the as offered design and offer potential solutions 
  • Additionally, may respond to proposal text, and offer material content that effectively describes the system and special equipment being offered
  • Approximately 60% of the time will be spent in factory staging and verification and 40% field travel
  • Travel approximately 40% of the time.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
  • 3-6 years of technical experience in Land Mobile Radio, telecommunications or related field

Preferred Additional Skills:

 

  • Technical experience in Land Mobile Radio, telecommunications or related field
  • Practical hands-on field experience in RF/LMR system design, staging, configuration and implementation of complex radio systems.
  • Experience in design of IP networks, RF antenna systems, microwave systems, wireless data systems, data networking, as well as system configuration is desired.
  • Able to work within a cross-functional team environment.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written (English).
  • Professional certifications (e.g. Network , Security , Linux , CCNA) are a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent project tasks and prioritize them appropriately
  • Has clear & concise ability to communicate issues in a less technical sense to management and business
  • Demonstrate leadership skills which include customer focus, change management, teamwork, diversity, and integrity
  • Self-motivated team player, able to set priorities and manage to deadlines
  • Excellent trouble-shooting, communication and customer service skills
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively resolve problems
  • Security Security clearance is a plus; must have ability to obtain a security clearance.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area and New York City, the salary range for this role 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.

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