Lead, Pre-Sales Systems Engineer

Job Description:

At L3Harris, we don’t just build communication systems — we enable mission success for our allies and partners around the world. As a Lead Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, you’ll be the technical voice that bridges innovative communications technology with real-world tactical needs.

The Regional Systems Engineer (RSE) team is looking for an experienced pre-sales engineer that can design and develop tactical communications solutions for our international customers. In this customer-facing role, the systems pre-sales engineer would provide technical expertise to support the development of mission system solutions in support of new business pursuits, demonstrations, and proposal efforts within the international tactical systems business. The ideal candidate understands tactical communications with a desire to learn about new customers and cultures.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with internal organizations (Sales, Program Management, and Product Line Management) to complete assigned projects. You will work directly with the international sales team, key customers, stakeholders, and partners in support of growing the international business unit.

You’ll collaborate directly with international defense customers, design integrated mission systems, and influence how global forces connect in the most demanding environments. This role combines engineering depth, strategic engagement, and the excitement of shaping next-generation tactical networks across diverse cultures and regions.

If you thrive on solving complex systems challenges, enjoy customer interaction, and want to see your solutions deployed globally, this is the role for you.

Essential Functions:

• Directing and supporting pursuit and capture approach, requirements definition, architecture development, system design and integration efforts.
• Providing tactical communications subject matter expertise to customers, sales, program management, and systems engineering regarding tactical system solution architectures as it applies to customer CONOPS.
• Identifying new opportunities for the Tactical Communications business and networked systems solutions product offerings.
• Serving as a voice of the customer to provide timely feedback engineering and product line management.
• Driving customer interest in new products and features through complex system demonstrations.
• Support front end business development activities including planning, customer visits, technical briefings, and proposal developments.
• The ability to draw on internal resources to generate accurate estimates for NRE and recurring costs.
• Up to 20% international travel

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in systems engineering, pre-sales, or solutions architecture, ideally within communications, networking, or defense technologies.
• Background in radio, networking, or tactical communication systems.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to partner with stakeholders and team leaders to identify needs and develop marketable Tactical Communication System solutions which provide customer value
• Proven and effective communications skills, interpersonal skills and customer focus
• Active US DoD Secret Clearance or Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance
• Military background
• CCNA certification or strong IP networking knowledge
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $108,500 - $201,500. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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