Lead, Project Engineering

Jobtome; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to provide technical leadership for a defense program in Greenville, TX. The role oversees planning, execution, and coordination of engineering activities throughout the program lifecycle, reporting to engineering leadership and the Program Manager.

Responsibilities include developing plans, controlling technical performance, and coordinating cross-functional teams while managing risks and ensuring compliance with lifecycle processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in technical fields such as engineering, math, or related area of study; minimum 9 years of prior engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution across the program lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, integration, verification, qualification, and transition to production or sustainment as applicable.
• Develop and maintain integrated engineering plans, technical milestones, resource forecasts, and engineering inputs to program schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to align priorities, manage dependencies, resolve issues, and meet program commitments.
• Establish and monitor technical performance measures, identify execution variances, and lead corrective actions.
• Manage technical risks and opportunities, including mitigation planning, ownership assignment, and tracking through closure.

Skills

Project Engineering

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in technical fields

Graduate Degree

13+ years experience without 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 Engineering

Job Code: 46393

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description

The Project Engineer (PE) provides technical leadership and oversight for the program under the direction of the Program Manager, Engineering Leadership, and Chief Engineer. The functional oversight may include

• planning and executing program activities
• developing, documenting, and approving program plans
• ensuring adherence to established lifecycle processes
• identifying and managing technical risks
• supporting bid and proposal development
• coordinating technical efforts throughout the program lifecycle

Essential Functions

• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
• ~25% travel based on business needs
• Lead engineering execution across the program lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, integration, verification, qualification, and transition to production or sustainment, as applicable
• Develop and maintain integrated engineering plans, technical milestones, resource forecasts, and engineering inputs to program schedules and budgets
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to align priorities, manage dependencies, resolve issues, and meet program commitments
• Establish and monitor technical performance measures, identify execution variances, and lead corrective actions
• Manage technical risks and opportunities, including mitigation planning, ownership assignment, and tracking through closure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in technical fields such as engineering, math, or related area of study and minimum 9 years of prior engineering experience
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior engineering experience
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior engineering experience
• Experience in one of the following engineering disciplines
• Project Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience developing technical inputs for export license applications and supporting documentation

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience leading complex aerospace, defense, communications, electronics, or other mission-critical engineering programs
• Demonstrated systems engineering background, including requirements management, interface definition, architecture trade studies, and verification planning
• Experience with Systems Integration Labs
• Experience with Agile or digital engineering practices
• Experience with DoW Agencies such as Secretary of the Air Force - International Affairs (SAF/IA), Tri-Services Committee (TSC), Navy International Programs Office (NIPO), Navy Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) Program Office (PMA-290)

Company Culture & Equal Opportunity

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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