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Lead, Systems Engineering - Datalink

Date Posted: Sep 28, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

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    Location Texas, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Dec 27, 2026

Job Description

Overview

L3Harris 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. 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. L3Harris 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 - Datalink Job Code: 44659 Job Location: Greenville, TX Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Job Description: Senior level Systems Engineer to perform data analysis, requirements, design, development, test, and integration in tactical data links and processing systems. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in Link 22 tactical data link systems, providing hands-on architecture development requirements, system design, configuration, integration, and training expertise for airborne and maritime-based system applications. The individual will be responsible for the generation and review of technical papers, calculations, and briefings. The individual will also be required to prepare and present technical briefs to internal management teams. Essential Functions: 10% travel based on business needs. Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Link 22 systems, architecture, standards, network design, and configuration. Integrate and configure Link 22 for airborne and maritime communication platforms. Design Link 22 data flows across multi-node networks, including function groups, time slot management, and message routing. Develop and maintain exportable Link 22 configurations for multiple programs, platforms, and customers. Integrate and configure Link 22 hardware and software components, including SNC, SPC, and LLC. Design physical architectures incorporating Link 22 and other tactical data links across multiple security domains. Design, integrate, and test wideband and narrowband communications supporting Link 22 operations. Develop and execute Link 22 compliance and performance test procedures to meet system requirements and applicable standards. Support performance, verification, and sustainment of fielded tactical communication systems and components. Perform engineering analyses and review performance at system and component levels. Design, develop, and release related data management, processing, and reporting software tools. Able to read, interpret, create, and maintain spreadsheets, charts, reports, investigation and test plans, and procedures. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to support flight test/ability to obtain active flight physical. Qualifications: Active US Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance. Bachelor's Degree in appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Systems, etc.) 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, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Demonstrated experience in systems engineering with Datalink. Minimum 8 years working with tactical data links. Demonstrated experience testing, integrating, and verifying hardware and/or software systems. Preferred Additional Skills Experience creating and managing exportable Link 22 configurations for deployment across multiple platforms or customer environments. Familiarity with Link 22 software updates, version management, and configuration baseline control. Experience with Link 16 and/or other tactical data links and their interoperability with Link 22 networks. Fa

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Company Overview

Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in defense technology, dedicated to recruiting and developing passionate, high-performing talent. The company fosters an inclusive environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life balance. L3Harris is... Read More

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