Lead, Project Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Colorado Springs seeks a dynamic Project Engineer to provide technical leadership for fast-moving, complex challenges. Under general direction, you will implement design and analysis tasks, oversee studies, and coordinate testing activities to support program goals.

You will read specifications, prepare design requirements, and stay current with relevant technologies while guiding RCCA processes and reviewing drawings to ensure quality and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 9 years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 7+ years; in lieu of a degree, 13 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to technical problems using engineering principles.
• Read, interpret, and write specifications and technical documents.
• Prepare technical and design requirements in support of project goals.
• Keep current in relevant technologies and methods.
• Provide direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas.
• Understand and/or lead RCCA process.
• Review and approve engineering drawings.

Skills

IPTL

CAM

MS Office

Communication

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Ethical judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MS Office

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, Project Engineer

Job Code: 43053

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description:

In a fast moving and increasingly complex world, L3Harris is anticipating a rapid response to challenges with agile technology – creating a safer and more secure future. L3Harris is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer who will provide technical leadership. Undergeneraldirection, the Project Engineer will be responsible for implementing design and analysis tasks, overseeing special studies, and coordinating testing activities.

Essential Functions:

• Provide imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques
• Read, interpret, and write specifications and technical documents
• Prepare technical and design requirements in support of project goals
• Keep current in relevant technologies and methods in support of project assignments
• Provide direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas
• Understand and/or leads Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process
• Review and approve engineering drawings

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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience as an Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL) and/or Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Energetic design/manufacturing experience is desired
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels
• Ability to establish and maintain priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong ethical judgment

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $110,500-$205,500. 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.

The application window for this position will close on 10/1/2026.

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.

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