Lead, Systems Sofware Engineer

L3Harris Technologies is a leading company in the field of mission networks, seeking a Lead Systems Software Engineer to support various programs and proposals. The role involves leading systems engineering activities, ensuring cohesive operation across software modules and cloud infrastructure, and managing technical planning and analysis throughout the software lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts technical planning and analysis activities throughout all phases of the software, network, and/or cloud system lifecycle, from concept through to delivery
• Author and conduct Program Gate reviews such as SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, and TRR
• Overseas system integration activities with SI&T leader to ensure cohesive operation across software modules and cloud infrastructure
• Develops, maintains, and documents Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to clearly define and manage software and cloud subsystem interfaces
• In concert with SI&T Leader manage verification and validation processes to confirm that cloud-based and software-centric systems meet all functional and performance requirements
• Performs cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses with a focus on scalable and maintainable cloud architectures
• Translates customer and stakeholder requirements into comprehensive system solutions, considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Executes functional decomposition, requirements allocation, and detailed trade studies to define hardware and software specifications for software and cloud systems
• Develops and maintains interface definitions between software services, cloud resources, and any hardware elements
• Collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams during design, implementation, and testing to ensure requirements traceability and system integrity
• Supports installation, operation, and maintenance planning for cloud-hosted software products, ensuring long-term supportability and security
• Identifies opportunities for system improvement and advocates for best practices in software architecture and cloud platform utilization
• Ability to obtain and maintain a FAA Public Trust security clearance

Requirements:

• 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a FAA Public Trust security clearance
• Experience supporting defense, intelligence, or aviation programs
• Experience in the use of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO or other applications leveraging SYSML
• Certifications such as, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Practitioner
• Familiarity with Kubernetes platform for Cloud systems
• Experience working in an Agile SW development process
• Hands-on experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and engaging stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience generating system documentation and security packages