Lead, Systems Engineer - Communications Network System Architect

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Job Title : Lead, Systems Engineer - Communications Network System Architect

Job Code : 28207

Job Location : Melbourne, FL (On-site)

Work Schedule : 9 / 80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation : Relocation assistance is offered to qualified candidates

Job Description :

L3Harris is seeking an experienced and innovative Mission System Architect (MSA) to join our advanced technology team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in designing, developing, and integrating a complex Air Traffic Management (ATM) communication network, with a strong focus on SD-WAN architecture and requirements. This role requires a strategic thinker who can implement a complete architecture design and follow the technical direction to create this mission-critical system, ensuring that it meets rigorous performance, reliability, and security standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and integrate complex ATM communication networks with a focus on SD-WAN architecture and requirements
• Create and present key systems engineering artifacts and program gate reviews (TBR, PCR, PDR, CDR, TRR, ORR)
• Manage and maintain System, Subsystem, and Component level specifications using applications such as JAMA and DOORS
• Implement a comprehensive architecture design
• Follow and establish technical direction for the mission-critical system
• Ensure the system meets high standards of performance, reliability, and security
• Ability to create and execute automated scripts for the purpose of network configuration automation

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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