Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

We are currently seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer (SSSE) to support the development, integration, test, and verification of a variety of new and modified systems for a missionized Gulfstream G550 platform. In this role, you will work on large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction, both on and off-site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing aircraft system requirements, including Concept of Operations (ConOps), system specifications, component specifications, and system schematics.
• Performing verification and validation tasks such as creating test plans and procedures, conducting ground and flight testing, and writing certification reports.
• Supporting technical publications by providing source data and reviewing manuals, instructions for continued airworthiness, and maintenance guides.
• Engaging in hands-on testing and troubleshooting of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems, which may require climbing and crawling in confined areas.
• Interpreting aircraft technical documentation, engineering blueprints, standards, and technical specifications.
• Communicating with internal leadership, external subcontractors, and customer teams to explain and influence changes to practices and processes.
• Creating bids, writing proposals, and supporting the aircraft certification process for civil and military frameworks.
• Supporting periodic travel for Technical Interchange Meetings, Program Reviews, testing, and aircraft field support.

Qualifications and requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience, a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning, engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget, and understanding engineering processes and policies.
• Direct experience in aircraft integration, test, and delivery.
• An active DoD Secret Security Clearance, requiring U.S. Citizenship, with the ability to attain a Top Secret (SCI) Clearance.
• Working knowledge of flight deck missionization, Emissions Control (EMCON), and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).
• Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% based on business demands.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and drug-free. We invite qualified candidates who meet these criteria to apply and help drive our mission-critical initiatives forward.

• Job Category: Engineering & IT