Lead, Project Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Greenville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX is seeking a Lead, Project Engineer to own program execution from engineering leadership. You will drive the transition from prototype to production, interpret SOWs, and represent the company in customer engagements while ensuring budget and schedule adherence.

The role requires a strong background in reliability engineering and root cause analysis, with DoD security clearances and extensive collaboration across functional teams. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; nine years of relevant experience if not a graduate degree.
• Graduate degree plus seven years of related experience is preferred.
• Advanced technical or management degrees are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead system transition from prototype to production.
• Translate SOW requirements into engineering direction.
• Represent the company in customer interactions.
• Manage program budget and ensure alignment with schedule.
• Coordinate with functional managers and EV reporting.
• Interface with manufacturing and logistics for total lifecycle.
• Interact with customers regularly to review system status and repair cycles.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Graduate degree

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: 44232

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80; Every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Project Engineer holds technical responsibility and authority for the program under the authority from Engineering Leadership to execute assigned programs, as well as direct integration with the Program Manager (PM). This includes but is not limited to:

• Leading system transition from prototype to production


• Interpreting statement of work requirements into engineering direction for execution


• Representing L3Harris in during customer interactions


• Remaining within Engineering Program budget


• Ensuring alignment with overall Program Schedule


• Interacting with flightline operations personnel for testing and systems calibration


• Evaluating test documentation and test results for adherence to specification


• Writing and delivering presentations on product status at program reviews


• Minimum of SECRET Clearance is required with ability to obtain a TOP SECRET/SCI

To this end, the individual Engineering Functional Task Leaders (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Specialty Engineering, Logistic Engineering, Technical Publications, etc.) report to/and take directions from the PE for the assigned program operations.

The PE coordinates with the Functional Managers in the utilization of and Earned Value (EV) reporting via the Labor Tracking System (LTS) to ensure consistency between the Functional and Program roll-up relative to performance against schedule and budgeted work scope.

The PE is also responsible for program technical performance that extends beyond the 'Engineering' functions, to ensure technical compliance within the total operations activities (i.e. extends to the interfaces of manufacturing and HD&L). Project Engineers are a key technical interface to Customers and have the responsibility and opportunity to interact at every phase of the program lifecycle

This PE must have experience in Reliability Engineering and Root Cause Analysis. Must interface with customers on a regular basis, review system status and repair cycles.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a technical field and a minimum of nine (9) years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of prior related experience. Advanced technical or management degrees are a plus.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas is required:

• Previous experience in managing Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication projects for military ISR platforms


• Program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule and budget


• Broad understanding of engineering processes and policies


• Bidding and Proposals which includes working with material and production estimating in that bidding process


• Battle Management Systems experience


• Design, Development and Test efforts


• Aero Engineering of any discipline, or Sustainment Engineering, or Systems Engineering (including Test Engineering); or Hardware Engineering; or Project Engineering


• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems experience


• Capture and Proposal Development


• Leadership Skills (i.e. Task, IPT Leader and/or Functional Management)


• Executive Level Interaction and Communication (including internal and Customer stakeholders)


• Ground, aircraft, space or shipborne mission system integration expertise


• COMINT and/or ELINT sensor experience


• Production and Logistics experience


• System troubleshooting and field support

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.

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