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Lead, Systems Engineer - Hardware Development

Job in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, 92002, USA
Listing for: Harris Geospatial Solutions
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 127500 - 236500 USD Yearly USD 127500.00 236500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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. L3

Harris 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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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer - Hardware Development

Job Code: 33165

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA;
San Diego, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!) 100% Onsite

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects, collaborate with top-tier customers, and make a significant impact in the field. The Lead Project Engineer will closely partner with Product Line Management and Program Managers throughout all stages of product development, including initial concept design, development, integration, qualification testing, and production release. Additionally, they will serve as the main technical interface for customers.

Essential

Functions
  • Closely partners with Product Manager and Program Managers throughout all stages of product development and release to production
  • Assist in developing detailed program plans including schedules, resource forecasts, and risk assessments.
  • Lead all technical aspects of a project to ensure quality and timely delivery.
  • Coordinate and review work done by various teams, including engineers, technicians, manufacturing, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Proactively identify and remove roadblocks (internally across the organization and externally) to help the team progress in their development.
  • Address any technical gaps in the project team by providing the necessary expertise or facilitating discussions with subject matter experts.
  • Maintain effective communication between the development team and stakeholders.
  • Develop and review technical documentation, including interface control documents, operation/maintenance guides, test plans, schematics, and system diagrams.
  • Participate in technical feasibility decisions.
  • Assist with hands-on integration, test, and debug as necessary with project teams in a lab environment.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • 3 Years of experience leading and interfacing with teams of multiple disciplines utilizing systems engineering tools and resources
  • Eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance
Preferred Additional Skills
  • Experience in board and system-level troubleshooting, including root cause analysis and corrective action reporting.
  • Proficient in understanding schematics, evaluating CCA layout and routing, and interpreting component data sheets.
  • Knowledgeable in understanding and applying various test methodologies.
  • Experience using PLM tools such as Teamcenter (change orders, part releases, etc.)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $127,500 - $236,500. 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. L3

Harris 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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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

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