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Scientist, Systems Engineering Security Clearance

Job in Yorba Linda, Orange County, California, 92885, USA
Listing for: L3Harris Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Scientist, Systems Engineering with Security Clearance
L3

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. L3

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:

Scientist, Systems Engineering - GPS / FPGA Development Job Number: 34285

Job Location:

Yorba Linda, CA

Job Schedule:

4 / 10 Clearance:
Must Have the Ability to Obtain and Maintain a Department of War Security Clearance

Job Description:

As a member of the Engineering Technical Team, this position is responsible for the development, design, execution, test for Systems Engineering focusing on Global Positioning System (GPS) Signal Processing and Anti-Jam (AJ) including FPGA development for DoW programs. A candidate will have knowledge and practical experience in Hardware/Software design and implementation, System Architecture, and Verification/Validation on FPGA for real-time HW/SW applications in DoW programs.

Must be able to work closely with customers, agencies, and across engineering disciplines. The position also offers great opportunities to advance state-of-the-art technology and create new products.

Essential Functions:

* Execute design, build, integration and test activities, problem resolution and verify that the deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.

* Provide innovative Systems Engineering solutions consistent with business development plans.

* Provide project management reports as required, support senior level reviews as necessary.

* Provide inputs and reviews of the engineering technical baseline as part of proposal efforts.

* Interface with the program's leadership and other teams (SW and HW) on a frequent basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review presentations, and provide progress status updates on work products.

* Participate in the product development process including design reviews.

* Must have or be able to obtain a US Secret security clearance

Qualifications:

* Position requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline with 12 years of prior relevant experience or

* Graduate Degree in STEM and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

* In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience

* Experience in GPS systems development (5 year minimum)

* Work effectively in both independent and team environments.
Preferred Additional

Skills:

* Broad and practical experience in GPS systems and GPS receivers, M-code, Anti-Jam (AJ)/Anti-Spoof (AS) and Tracking design a plus.

* Experience in Communications and Signal Processing desired (5 years+).

* Experience in Digital Receiver design, particularly spread spectrum signals desired (5 years +).

* Flexible work schedule but 4/10 is preferred In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater

D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is Min $ - $ Max. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $ Min - $ Max. 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…
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