Lead, Systems Engineer
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer Job Code: 46933 Job Location: Carlsbad, CA 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 right candidate will be joining L3Harris Communication Systems as a Lead Systems Engineer, where you’ll play a critical role in designing and integrating Tactical Data Link (TDL) solutions that enable mission-critical communications around the world. The Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) will provide and direct technical leadership for systems engineering for the MIDS JTRS program. This role requires a strong background in communications systems, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration, along with the ability to support internal teams and external customers in a dynamic Engineering environment.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as the technical lead for systems engineering activities in support of the program
- Directing and being responsible for System engineering work on the program
- Provide technical guidance and support across design, integration, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities
- Identify problems and opportunities, assess impacts, and determine appropriate corrective actions
- Perform root cause analysis and develop effective, practical solutions to complex technical issues
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, program management, operations personnel, and customers
- Support unfamiliar or challenging assignments with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
- Work closely with the Project Engineer (PE) and Program Manager (PM) to ensure alignment on technical priorities and execution
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external customers
- Prepare and deliver technical briefings for leadership and customers.
- Oversee product development technical activities and system integration activities to ensure designs are technically sound and meet system level requirements.
- Lead internal development and rigorous testing and validation of TDL software, hardware and systems
- Maintain equipment inventory and support business development activities, contributing to the growth and success of our product line
- Provide Technical support for production and maintenance, repair, and operations
- Provide technical support to customers for hardware, software, and integration issues
- Maintain and update engineering documentation including Test Plans, Procedures, Reports and I&T Schedule
- Interpret hardware and electrical interface documentation to define integration requirements
- Support business development activities and maintain equipment inventory
- 10% travel required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related with 9 years prior systems engineering experience, Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related with 7 years prior systems engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related systems engineering experience.
- Active US Secret security clearance
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Relevant experience in systems engineering, systems integration, software development, special test equipment, or related technical work
- Understanding of electrical, hardware, and interface control documentation
- Experience supporting Government customers
- Understanding of both electrical and hardware ICD documents. Must be able to decipher integration requirements from these ICDs.
- Documentation skills (specifications, test plans, procedures, reports)
- Defense or aerospace industry experience
- Experience supporting production, depot, or sustainment environments
- Basic RF systems knowledge and familiarity with spectrum analysis test equipment and special test equipment
- Strong understanding of systems engineering methods and practices
- Demonstrated troubleshooting experience at the LRU SRU level
- Strong comput
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Posted 29 Oct 2026 · checked 1 Nov 2026 · Report this job