Lead Propulsion Project Engineer (Defense)

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Lead, Project Engineer to guide large-scale defense programs through development, integration and operations. You will coordinate budgets, schedules and technical baselines, working with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.

The role requires strong earned value management, risk management and effective communication with stakeholders. A Bachelor's or higher degree with many years of relevant experience is expected, and a US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 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, minimum of 13 years of prior project management experience.
• 5 years Solid Rocket Motor experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering work across program teams and manage technical progress, risk, schedule, and cost as needed.
• Monitor progress and interface with Program Management, customers, and functional organizations to resolve issues.
• Communicate status to stakeholders, leadership, and customers.
• Proactively manage risk with mitigation plans and issue resolution in an EVMS environment.
• Provide technical consultation for proposals and government/customer briefings.
• Maintain scope control through disciplined change management.
• Lead inclusive, diverse teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities support the program.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering) + 9+ years engineering experience

Graduate Degree + 7+ years engineering experience

13+ years project management experience (no degree)

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Lead, Project Engineer to guide large-scale defense programs through development, integration and operations. You will coordinate budgets, schedules and technical baselines, working with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.

The role requires strong earned value management, risk management and effective communication with stakeholders. A Bachelor's or higher degree with many years of relevant experience is expected, and a US