Director, Systems Engineering (Cyber)

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 Details

Job Title: Director, Systems Engineering (Cyber Engineering)

Job Code: 36019

Job Location: Palm Bay FL, Fort Wayne IN, Rochester NY, Chantilly VA, Waco TX, Camden NJ, Colorado Springs CO, Greenville TX, Herndon VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-sector cyber engineering strategy and discipline excellence across the Space & Mission Systems (SMS) segment, in alignment with the Vice President of SMS Engineering & Applied AI.
• Partner with sector leadership to deliver current program commitments while building tomorrow's cyber engineering discipline (talents, processes, tools).
• Operate hands-on at the technical level when programs require, and scale to drive enterprise strategy and coaching across the team.
• Own and drive the AI strategy and roadmap for the cyber engineering discipline; collaborate with the AI Transformation team to integrate AI-native security engineering practices.
• Establish and lead Cross-Sector Communities of Practice (CoPs) for Cyber Engineering to accelerate knowledge sharing, talent development, and standards adoption across SMS sectors.
• Identify, evaluate, and drive adoption of cyber engineering tools, frameworks, and infrastructure (e.g., automated vulnerability analysis, model-based security design, DevSecOps pipeline hardening).
• Partner with AI Workforce Readiness to ensure practical, program-specific cyber engineering AI training and workforce transformation.
• Mentor and develop discipline talent, fostering technical excellence, continuous learning, and security-first thinking.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor on cyber engineering standards, DoD cybersecurity policy compliance, CMMC alignment, and cybersecurity acquisition requirements.
• Champion cyber resiliency as a core design principle across SMS engineering disciplines and embed security-by-design across SEIT, SW, ME, and EE domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related field with a minimum of 15 years of related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years; in lieu of a degree, 19 years of related experience.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering for defense systems, including embedded cyber, platform security, RMF/ATO processes, and mission system resilience.
• Experience building large cyber engineering or cybersecurity teams across multiple programs or sectors in a defense environment.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks: RMF, CMMC, NIST SP 800-53/171, DoDI , JSIG, and AI/ML security considerations.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with AI applications in cybersecurity (AI-assisted threat detection, automated vulnerability scanning, AI-augmented RMF processes, ML-based anomaly detection in defense systems).
• Experience with hardware security, trusted computing, embedded security architectures, and anti-tamper engineering for DoD systems.
• Familiarity with CMMC Level 2/3 certification requirements and cross-organizational compliance program management.
• Deep experience in cyber-physical systems security for space, airborne, or maritime platforms.
• Experience leading cybersecurity proposal development and serving as a cyber subject matter expert for large DoD acquisitions.
• Track record of establishing enterprise cyber engineering standards and communities of practice across large defense organizations.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and build cross-functional partnerships.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a track record of influencing across organizations.

Salary ranges and benefits: 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 - . The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is - . This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on experience and 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. Specific programs and options vary by date of hire, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or other protected characteristics. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.

Please note: many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may be granted only to U.S. citizens. Applicants may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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