Lead Project Engineer - Defense Propulsion, Travel 25%

L3Harris; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Project Engineer in Huntsville, AL to guide complex program portfolios from development through operations. You will manage budgets, schedules, technical baselines, and risk while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to meet customer expectations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of engineering experience (or 7+ with a graduate degree, or 13 years PM experience in lieu of a degree) and 5 years of solid rocket motor experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior engineering experience; Graduate Degree with 7+ years; or 13 years of prior project management experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years Solid Rocket Motor experience.
• Active US Secret security clearance is desired.
• Experience with bid/proposal and capture through critical design review (CDR).
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and projects; EVMS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct program teams meeting cost, schedule, technical, and contractual requirements across lifecycle phases.
• Maintain Earned Value Management and an integrated master schedule; control change through formal processes.
• Provide technical consultation to Program Management and Business Development for proposals and customer briefings.
• Collaborate with Cheif Engineer, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other departments to support program execution.
• Travel up to 25% to supplier, company, and production sites.

Skills

Leadership

EVMS

Program management

Cross-functional teams

Risk management

Proposal/bid experience

CAM (EVMS)

PMP

Supplier development

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree

PMP certification

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Project Engineer in Huntsville, AL to guide complex program portfolios from development through operations. You will manage budgets, schedules, technical baselines, and risk while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to meet customer expectations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of engineering experience (or 7+ with a graduate degree, or 13 years PM experience in lieu of a degree) and 5 years of solid rocket motor experience.