Lead Project Engineer, Space Systems & Defense

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Spectral Solutions is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to provide full lifecycle engineering leadership across software and hardware development, integration, and test in Palm Bay, FL.

The role emphasizes coordinating with program management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers to meet cost, schedule, and technical goals, with DoD security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• IPTL/CAM experience within integrated product teams.
• Experience in satellite system development and deployment.
• Expertise in system integration, verification/validation, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team to meet customer requirements within cost and schedule.
• Coordinate cost, schedule, and technical aspects per program guidelines.
• Review project status, budgets, schedules, and drive execution to milestones.
• Identify risks and implement mitigations to meet quality and customer goals.
• Collaborate with program management, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

Skills

IPTL/CAM experience

Satellite system development

System integration & V&V

Budget & cost management

Earned Value management

DoD security clearance

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Spectral Solutions is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to provide full lifecycle engineering leadership across software and hardware development, integration, and test in Palm Bay, FL.

The role emphasizes coordinating with program management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers to meet cost, schedule, and technical goals, with DoD security clearance requirements.