Senior Associate, Systems Engineer 1
L3Harris
Lynchburg, VA · Posted November 5, 2026
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
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Job Title: Senior Associate, Systems Engineering
Job Code: 47426
Job Location: Lynchburg, VA
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 L3Harris Implementation Systems Engineer is a customer facing position to support the design, implementation and testing of Land Mobile Radio wireless communications systems for Public Safety, Transportation and Utility Customers. The Systems Engineer also provides technical oversight and cross functional collaboration with other teams, vendors, and subcontractors to meet customer commitments.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for the engineering ownership of PSPC systems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide technical system ownership of systems after award for lifecycle of programs.
Collaborating with customers, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and other L3Harris personnel
Creating system documentation packages, drawings, system parts ordering, and design presentationss.
System staging, testing, and integration of 3 rd party products.
Maintaining technical point of contact to project managers and customers.
Ability to work within large cross-functional teams (RF engineering, Network Engineering, Product Engineer, Project Management, etc.) to achieve system deliverables on schedule and within budget.
Willing and able to travel regularly both domestically and internationally to meet with and support customers for current systems and future development opportunities. (35%)
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Security+ certification
CCNA or CCNP Certification
Project+ or PMP Certification
Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
Strong RF engineering background
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $70,500 to $130,500. 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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