Lead Space Systems Project Engineer

Jobtome; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an experienced Lead, Project Engineering to guide full lifecycle efforts for software and hardware development, assembly, integration and test.

The role prioritizes schedule, cost and quality with close customer interaction and risk management, including Earned Value and multiteam collaboration on demanding programs requiring security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years relevant experience; Graduate Degree with 7+ years experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 13+ years of related experience may substitute.
• IPTL/CAM professional experience is preferred.
• Experience in satellite payload and space vehicle development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team to meet customer requirements within cost and schedule.
• Oversee cost/schedule/technical aspects of projects per PM guidance.
• Review project status and budgets; drive schedules and payments.
• Identify risks, mitigate issues, and pursue productivity goals.
• Estimate resources and material needs for the project.
• Coordinate between resource managers and obtain reviews/approvals.
• Develop schedules using Earned Value and DCMA processes.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and value stream activities.
• Collaborate with customers in a fast-paced environment; support quick reactions.
• Maintain readiness for security clearance processes.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

PMP certification

Software development experience

Program budgets > $70M

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

IPTL/CAM experience

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an experienced Lead, Project Engineering to guide full lifecycle efforts for software and hardware development, assembly, integration and test.

The role prioritizes schedule, cost and quality with close customer interaction and risk management, including Earned Value and multiteam collaboration on demanding programs requiring security clearance.