Specialist Systems Engineer (Aerospace Defense)

Location: Waco, Texas, US; on-site. Schedule: 9/80 regular schedule, first shift, with every other Friday off.

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and end-to-end solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security customers.

What you will do

• Design and develop physical architectures integrating mission-system equipment into airborne systems for military and commercial customers.
• Translate customer and airworthiness requirements into unique, verifiable system-level requirements and define traceability methods.
• Lead cross-disciplinary Program Integrated Product Teams with internal and external members.
• Conduct systems-engineering trade studies, evaluate alternative solutions, and establish preliminary system designs.
• Write subsystem specifications and support requirements development, testing, integration, and certification.
• Act as a technical focal point for customers and communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of systems-engineering experience with requirements and systems documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Physics, or another appropriate engineering discipline plus at least 4 years of related experience; or a graduate engineering degree plus at least 2 years of prior related experience; or at least 8 years of directly applicable experience.
• Baseline understanding of electrical and mechanical systems and the ability to quickly learn and integrate new systems.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and operate within a Product Lifecycle Management environment.

Nice to have

• Experience managing and decomposing system requirements.
• Active Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain a clearance.
• Experience integrating mission systems or interiors on airborne platforms.
• DOORS experience and experience conducting first-article verification testing.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience working with subcontractors and US Government customers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, including leading teams through system development and integration cycles.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging work environment focused on professional growth, community commitment, and excellence.
• On-site first-shift schedule with every other Friday off.
• Employment is subject to applicable background checks and, where permitted, pre-employment substance-abuse testing.
• Many positions require security clearance; clearances may only be granted to US citizens, and conditional-offer holders may undergo a government security investigation.
• L3Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Employer.