Senior Scientist, Systems Engineering

Job Title: Senior Scientist Systems Engineering

Job Code: 29398

Job Location: Yorba Linda CA.

Work Schedule: 4/10 or 9/80

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space air land sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47000 employees with customers in more than 100 countries.

The L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation business was founded in 1956 and for over 65 years IEC has played a key role in the most successful defense system of modern history. With sites in Anaheim CA Cape Canaveral FL and Crystal City VA IEC is a recognized industry leader in defense and security solutions providing critical technology advancements in the areas of GPS/Position Navigation and Timing and Range and Test Solutions. We offer competitive benefits an alternative 4/10 work schedule and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Description:

L3Harris is looking for candidates for the Senior Scientist Senior Chief Engineer and Architect to fill the technical expert role in the GPS User Equipment for our Navigation Solutions (NS) business in Anaheim CA (IEC). The candidate will be responsible for and provide deep and broad GPS and Assured Position Navigation Timing (A-PNT) User Equipment technical expertise in all Engineering disciplines on multiple programs. Our Navigation Solutions products provide advanced military GPS (MGUE) and A-PNT capabilities in military embedded real-time systems that can be used in weapons ground airborne maritime and space environments.

Essential Functions:

• Provides overall hands-on technical expertise in GPS and A-PNT Engineering for NS programs to accomplish near-term and long-term operational plans and results.
• Recognized as an external and internal expert and thought leader with deep mastery and substantive technical expertise in GPS and A-PNT User Equipment as well as advanced business knowledge and leadership capabilities.
• Develops trust within the Engineering Organization.
• Communicates within and outside own function to explain and gains cooperation on policies and practices.
• Plans and establishes goals and objectives with direct impact on the short-term and long-term operational results.
• Works under consultative direction against annual goals and objectives to manage large complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization.
• Maintains outstanding communication with higher management and with the employees in the organization.
• Collaborate with other business areas to execute programs and business development.
• Potential travel up to 15% of the time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience or a Graduate degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
• 15 years of experience in hands-on GPS / A-PNT RF-related Navigation or similar Engineering Development especially in Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE).
• 10 years combined experience as a Chief Engineer and Architect and/or Engineering Fellow.
• 10 years of experience in developing technical GPS A-PNT strategic and tactical plans detailed technical architectures and understands the details of all Engineering disciplines in order to successfully complete project objectives within stringent technical schedule and budget requirements.
• 10 years of experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills for both the internal team and with customers and program stakeholders.
• 5 years as a recognized external and internal expert and leader with deep mastery and substantive technical expertise in GPS and PNT User Equipment.
• Ability to obtain and hold a DoD SECRET clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong communication skills (verbal written and presentation) to all levels of personnel experience.
• Technical depth and breadth in GPS / PNT technology Hardware and Software detailed design MGNSS Anti-Jam Anti-Spoof GPS-denied/degraded Alternative/Supplemental/Cooperative Navigation technology Guidance Navigation Control RF systems Sensor Fusion GPS 153 and 177 interfaces Aviation DO-178/DO-254 MSO/TSO.
• Technical depth and breadth in Systems Software Hardware Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on technology development in hardware labs.
• Successful ability to bring in new business.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California
Massachusetts New Jersey Washington and the Greater D.C Denver or NYC areas is $180500 -
$335000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state Hawaii Illinois Maryland Minnesota New
York state Cleveland Ohio and Vermont is $157000 - $291000. 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.