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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

About the role

L3Harris Communication Systems is a world leader in ground tactical and airborne mission communication solutions and a global provider of ground based C4 systems and transportable SATCOM terminals. We are focused on delivering advanced systems to meet the needs of our customers, uniting multiple forms of communication together, and covering communication over air, ground, sea, and space.

Are you ready to advance your career in systems engineering? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering to join our team on the Mature Support Contract (MSC), supporting the sustainment of L3Harris Tactical Radio Products based at Hamilton.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving engineering change activities — from product modifications and enhancements to technical investigations, obsolescence management, and the responsible disposal of L3Harris and third-party products. You’ll also help ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory frameworks, contractual obligations, and customer requirements.

What the role will involve

• Coordinate with all stakeholders — including suppliers and third-party engineering service providers — to ensure clear understanding of responsibilities, processes, and timeframes.
• Lead engineering change activities for product modifications and enhancements, managing the full lifecycle from requirements definition to design, verification, and reporting.
• Review and assess Technical Information Reviews (TIRs) that may impact the fit, form, or function of Products Being Supported (PBS) items, and provide expert advice or recommendations to the MSC Program Office as needed.
• Conduct technical investigations into radio product issues, preparing detailed written analyses, recommendations, and resolutions.
• Monitor and maintain PBS items throughout their lifecycle, identifying and addressing product or supportability issues, tracking change proposals, and managing product roadmaps.
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from the MSC Program Office promptly, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to Contract Status Reports by providing updates on performance, planned activities, issues, and opportunities related to the MSC.
• Manage and update engineering-related plans, procedures, and documents, including Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) deliverables.
• Support the organization, coordination, and execution of engineering and technical operations across the MSC project.

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering recognized by Engineers Australia Examples include: Avionics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems, Software
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in the Defence industry is a preference, though operating within a complex, large international business will also be considered
• Experience in supporting small and large scale engineering projects
• A background in sustainment will be highly regarded.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (AGSVA at the NV1 level.
• Knowledge of HF, VHF, UHF and Narrowband SATCOM Systems
• Experience with mobile networking within a tactical environment and tactical data messaging
• Knowledge of secure voice and data systems including an understanding of cryptographic equipment
• Experience with verification, especially test procedure development.

A few of our employee benefits are

• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
• Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)
• Discounted private health insurance
• Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
• Novated Car Leasing
• Company supported professional development programs
• Retail Reward programs

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian citizenship and will require the successful candidate to successfully apply and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance and/or be assessed to work with ITAR information.  Please answer the pre-screening questions upon applying for this assessment.

L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.