Seniorr Specialist, Systems Engineer (Engineering Project Planning)

Job Title: Sr Specialist, Systems Engineer (Engineering Project Planning)

Job Code: 34322

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking an experienced and motivated Systems Engineer to join our Task Order Processing team on-site in Melbourne, Florida. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, project management skills, and experience in handling proposals, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, and cost estimations.

Essential Functions

• Apply a strong foundation of knowledge in Network Communications engineering principles and practices to process Project Change Orders, Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs) and prepare proposals with accurate estimations.
• Plan, execute, and oversee projects with proficiency in scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation by leveraging project management tools like Microsoft Project or similar.
• Manage and implement changes to program baselines by understanding configuration management processes and using tools and software such as Jira to track and apply changes.
• Liaise with various stakeholders using strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Write clear and detailed technical documents, proposals, and reports.
• Be precise and thorough in all aspects of work to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications and standards related to resilient communication networks.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and information sharing.
• Identify and communicate potential risks associated with changes and cost estimations and develop mitigation strategies.
• Interpret Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Create and present key systems engineering artifacts at program gate reviews (Technical Baseline Review and Proposal Cost Review).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• May need to obtain a security clearance; only U.S. citizens eligible.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 3+ years experience in project bidding, scheduling, and/or project engineering.
• Experience in a telecom or networking environment (highly preferred but not required).
• Experience with Air Traffic Management systems, Air Navigation protocols, terminologies, and/or aviation.
• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification such as ASEP / CSEP.

L3Harris Technologies is a proud 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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.