Lead, Systems Engineering (I&T Ipt Lead) - Now Hiring

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (I&T IPT Lead)

Job Code: 10119

Job Location: Van Nuys, CA
 

Job Description:

L3Harris is looking for an Integration & Test Integrated Product Team Lead with comprehensive knowledge of Radar Systems and in-depth knowledge of project management.

Essential Functions:
 

• Responsible for the system level integration and/or test, ensuring electrical and physical compatibility to meet program technical, schedule and cost objectives.
• Responsible for test and/or integration of electromechanical systems from the system design phase through development, documentation, installation and sell-off of the completed system.
• Integration responsibilities may include development and implementation of integration plans and procedures for hardware, software, and facilities.
• Responsible for the physical and electrical compatibility of functional interfaces and first article product integration, ensuring seamless interface between the design and production of systems.
• Testing responsibilities may include requirements analysis for testability issues.
• Develops and implements system level test programs, plans, specifications, procedures and customer acceptance.
• Plans and leads test working groups, test readiness reviews. Conducts testability and producibility analyses and reviews.
• Direct interface with program management, CSE & customer regarding all Integration verification planning
• Takes direct role at program status meetings, reviews, anomaly investigations & other issues
• Accountable to the program manager & CSE for top level planning of all assembly & integration and efforts & related verification activities
• Creates initial, top level test flow & test approach
• Develops System Level I&T Plans for products and programs
• Accountable to the program manager & Chief System Engineer for top level planning of all integration and test efforts & related verification activities
• Collaborates with Systems to define Requirements Verification Matrices (RVMs) which balances capabilities, cost and efficiency of verification (test vs. analysis)
• Interfaces with all subject matter experts on test implementation strategy
• Supports and Oversees specific test events related to the overall system and various products
• Responsible for troubleshooting failures of the tests, based on test plan inputs provided by the SEIT lead and test architect
• Responsible for completion of specific test configuration details, test procedure development, implementation & checkout of STE, test sets & test set software checkout, analysis tools evaluation
• May be responsible for TRR planning, execution and follow up actions
• Responsible to support the directing of test activities, including supporting shift planning
• Solid understanding of various testing tools and techniques; may be a SME in a particular area of test
• Identify risks & opportunities for specific test activities
• Work with and influence system engineering & design on architecture(s) and interfaces to optimize & include test capabilities early in the development life cycle
• Able to work with systems and design engineering to identify STE/GSE requirements that will satisfy testing requirements, as well as reuse options
• Evaluate/Define STE requirements (hardware & software) needed for verification of System level requirements
• Ensure full compliance with L3Harris policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 7+ years experience with using high-speed digital and RF test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscope, logic analyzers, etc.).
• 7+ years experience in RF or Digital engineering (MW MCAs, FPGAs, CCAs, PWBs, etc.) and troubleshooting techniques, tools, and process.
• 5+ years experience supporting manufacturing production of electronic devices; preferably in the Radar Systems industry.
• 3+ years experience as a Technical Team Lead / Integrated Project Team Lead (IPTL).
• Prior experience generating presentations and briefing internal and external customers.
• Prior experience executing throughout the full System lifecycle including requirements flow down and allocation, design, development, test, and sell-off.
• Active US DOD SECRET security clearance
   

Preferred Additional Skills:
 

• Prior experience as a cost account manager (CAM) or similar role responsible for managing time and labor budgets.
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a technical information environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience in Radar Systems or related industry
• Previous experience supporting DoD/government customers
• Military Hardware Environmental and Electrical Qualification
• Familiarity with Mil-STD 810g and Mil-STD 461g Testing and Analysis
• Experience with OSHA requirements and ESD best practices
   

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $122,500 - $227,500. 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.