Lead, Project Engineer

L3Harris; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX seeks a Lead Project Engineer to serve as the technical lead for assigned programs, driving engineering execution with the Program Manager to meet objectives, budgets, and schedules. You will guide cross-functional teams across systems, software, avionics, and manufacturing, ensuring scope compliance and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 9+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s, and an active DoD Secret clearance (with ability to obtain Top

Qualifications

• BS degree with 9+ years of related experience or MS with 7+ years.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution and ensure alignment with program objectives, technical requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Direct multiple engineering teams across Systems, Software, Aeronautical, and Manufacturing to deliver within scope.
• Monitor EV metrics and coordinate with Functional Managers to maintain program performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Budgeting

Earned Value

DoD Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Labor Tracking System (LTS)

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: 41443

Job Location: Greenville, Texas

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Project Engineer (PE) serves as the technical lead for assigned programs and is entrusted by Engineering Leadership with responsibility and authority to drive all engineering execution activities. Working in close partnership with the Program Manager (PM), the PE ensures that engineering efforts remain aligned with program objectives, technical requirements, budget, and schedule.

Key responsibilities include:

Ensuring adherence to the defined technical scope

Managing engineering execution to remain within approved budgets

Maintaining alignment with the overall program schedule

In this role, Engineering Functional Task Leaders (including Systems, Software, Aeronautical, Specialty, Logistics, and Technical Publications) take direction from the PE for all program-specific activities. The PE collaborates with Functional Managers to track Earned Value (EV) through the Labor Tracking System (LTS), ensuring consistency between functional performance and overall program metrics.

Beyond core engineering functions, the PE is accountable for broader technical performance across the full program lifecycle. This includes ensuring compliance, certification, and seamless integration with manufacturing, operations, and ODA/FAA processes. PEs also serve as a key technical interface with customers, engaging in every phase of the program—from initial planning through delivery and sustainment.

Travel may be required up to 20% based on business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Leadership Skills
• Manage simultaneous sustainment and development projects
• Project planning and guidance within scope, schedule and budget
• Broad understanding of engineering processes and policies
• Bidding and Proposals
• Design, Development and Test efforts
• Subcontractor Management
• Aircraft modification and certification

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of relevant prior experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant prior experience.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft
• FAA Supplemental Type certification
• Military Airworthiness certification
• Mission System Integration
• Requirements Verification and Validation
• Aeronautical Engineering (electrical, structural, mechanical, stress, mass properties, aerodynamics, etc.)

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

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