Scientist, Systems Engineering Avionics

Waco, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 29-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Scientist Systems Engineering - Avionics

Job Code: 28770

Job Location: Waco TX

Schedule: 9/80 Part Time

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer (SE) to support requirement development design development test and integration of complex specialized hardware/software systems installed on ground and airborne this role the candidate will ensure that the customer needs are understood documented and agreed too. They will then work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop the technical solution and ensure the as-built product meets the requirement baseline. The candidate will possess a strong avionics background and leadership skill to effectively lead development efforts.

Essential Functions:

Lead Design and development of physical architectures incorporating CNS/ATM equipment into airborne systems for military and commercial customers.
Translate the customer requirements into unique verifiable system level requirements.
Define requirement traceability methods.
Lead systems engineering trade study processes.
Evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness.
Write subsystem specifications based on system level requirements.
Evaluate alternative solutions and establish the system design.
Approve the technical data package (electrical wiring diagrams mechanical integration drawings analysis reports etc.) ensuring that the design details trace to system requirements.
Write effective verification test procedures ensuring system performance and capabilities meet system requirements.
Prepare and deliver effective presentations to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals.
Demonstrated experience in program planning guidance and engineering execution within scope schedule and budget.
Demonstrated experience understanding of engineering processes and policies
Ability to travel OCONUS up to 10% based on business demands

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Minimum 10 years demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration Test and Delivery

Preferred Additional Skills:

Active Top Secret security clearance
Ability to use standard Microsoft Office suite of applications
Ability to operate within a Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM); TeamCenter preferred
Experience conducting first article verification testing
Experience managing requirements within a management tool (DOORS JAMA etc.)
Experience working within a MBSE tool (CSM preferred)
Experience working with subcontractors and US Government customers.
Demonstrated experience in communicating with internal and external Customer stakeholders
Experience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities

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Job Title: Scientist Systems Engineering - AvionicsJob Code: 28770Job Location: Waco TXSchedule: 9/80 Part TimeJob Description: L3Harris is actively seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer (SE) to support requirement development design development test and integration of complex specialized hardware/s...