Lead, Network Systems Engineer

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Rochester
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering Job Code: 16662Job Location: Rochester, NYJob Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off -Job Description:The Network Engineer will lead technical concept development and architecture designs, and support of networking systems for Tactical Communication Systems and will interact with both internal and external customers. The candidate will be required to provide key Networking expert technical support to Business Development teams, Product Development teams, and Program Execution teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills coupled with the ability work within a large engineering team are required. The successful candidate must be able to describe complex networking system solutions to audiences of varying technical backgrounds and establish support/enthusiasm for a proposed solution.This role requires strong leadership and teamwork skills. The candidate will be expected to lead technology initiatives beyond their own core technical specialty (Networking), relying on team members from other specific disciplines as required.The candidate will also work collaboratively across the engineering organization as well as with other Communications Systems sectors to focus on the development of sound Networking System solutions, adhering to all aspects of System Engineering process compliance including, but not limited to, process artifact review and approval and Risk Management/Analysis -Essential Functions:

• Perform networking system design activities for Communication Products and Systems of Products.
• Serve as the primary technical point-of-contact for networked system solutions, relying on engineers from specific disciplines as required.
• Preparing and conducting technical briefings.
• Preparing for and participating in technical baseline reviews.
• The ability to assess and report technical project status, risks and issues.
• Provide cross-functional technical and process leadership in the execution of multiple Internal Research and Program funded projects.
• Oversee product development technical activities, and system integration activities to assure designs are technically sound and meet system level requirements.
• Prepare systems requirements, design reviews and documentation per standard development processes.
• Collaborate with other design teams, test, manufacturing, product service, program and product management, and external customers to execute networking systems and deliver high-quality system solutions.
• Support front end business development activities including planning, customer visits, technical briefings, and proposal developments.
• The ability to provide short-term technical support to internal and external customers when necessary.
• Engagement in project post-mortem reviews to assess future process improvements.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.Technical Skills:
• Expert knowledge of LAN routing/switching protocols and standards, with an emphasis on dynamic routing and multicast
• Expert with one or more common enterprise networking equipment brands, such as Cisco or Juniper
• Experience deploying secure overlay networks, such as IPSEC, GRE, DMVPN, OVPN, etc.
• Strong familiarity with one or more wireless networking technologies, such as: HCLOS, MANET, mesh WiFi, LTE, SATCOM, etc.
• Experience with the deployment and basic administration of VMWare ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V virtual environments
• Fluency with Unix-like operating systemsQualifications:
• 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.Preferred Additional Skills:
• Previous experience supporting DoD/government customers a plus
• Experience with user requirements analysis
• Experience in Enterprise Networks
• DoD/Military network experience desired
• Experience working directly with customers onsite at their facility.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated self-starter - efficient in achieving goals and proactive in pursuing subsequent tasks.
• Proven team leadership skills, providing the technical voice for a project, program, or pursuit.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team and act as customer interface for technical aspects.
• Active US DoD Secret Clearance or Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance
• CCNA/CCNP
• Engineering Degree -In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $106,500 - $197,500. 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. -

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