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L3Harris Technologies · Salt Lake City, UT

# Lead, Systems Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT, US Full-time Manager or lead {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}} Operations 

Listed on L3Harris Technologies’s official careers site. Posted October 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

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 Job Code: 46823 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

### Job Description

FRACAS Systems Lead Engineer to be responsible for evaluating and improving the Reliability of Department of Defense (DoD) communications systems (wideband, narrowband and/or SATCOM). This position is for a Lead FRACAS Systems Engineer to be primarily responsible for development, support and management of the FRACAS (Failure Reporting Analysis & Corrective Action System) process for specific communications products. This will primarily focus on identifying failure trends in a complex electronic, low volume environment working towards improved reliability of our products.

### Essential Functions

Systems Engineer will perform FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System), root cause analysis, investigation, and making recommendations for design improvements based on analysis
- Directs investigations and determines root cause of failure on various design, production and reported field failures of communication Systems and components
- Makes recommendations to the Failure Review Board (FRB)
- Determines resolution of communication system failures and corrective actions in support of the FRACAS program
- Coordinates efforts and issue resolution with Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs, Material
- Control, and Quality departments
- Work in a multi-disciplined engineering development environment and will be required to manage time and resources to support multiple concurrent programs
- Reviews fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures for communications systems.
- Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned areas
- Maintains FRACAS database, monitors status, tracks open FRACAS investigations, and generates reports for management and customers
- Develops, delivers, and presents technical data to management and customer reviews
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance Qualifications: An ABET (EAC/CAC) accredited
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering discipline is strongly preferred and minimum
- 9 years of prior relevant experience, g raduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

### Preferred Additional Skills

Direct experience supporting a FRACAS program is desired Familiarity with FRACAS software or databases and a working knowledge of Reliability Analysis and Failure Mode / Fault Tree Analysis is desired. Understanding engineering architecture and design concepts along with basic understanding of engineering practices and procedures Experience troubleshooting complex electronic systems including data link and mechanical systems is desired

Presentation and communication skills (verbal/written/visual) Problem solving skills and the ability to meet critical deadlines Understanding in coordination of project(s) and efforts of technical support personnel A strong background in data mining using Business Objects and SQL is a plus Ability to productively contribute work, ideas and collaboration as part of a team

Applicants with experience performing Reliability and FRACAS specific analysis and activities is a plus Applicants must be self-motivated and able to manage and complete their projects within budget and schedule restraints 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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish.

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## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 2, 2026
- Listed for: 4 days
- Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}}[Apply on L3Harris Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers.l3harris.com/en/job/salt-lake-city/lead-systems-engineer/4832/102600827472)

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