Lead Space Systems Project Engineer

Jobtome; Penfield (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a dynamic Lead, Project Engineering to lead a range of software and hardware development, integration, and test efforts. You will guide a program team, manage requirements, trade studies, and design documentation to meet customer needs while coordinating with Resource Managers and the Program Manager.

This role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and ensuring reviews/approvals are completed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 6 years; or 13 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to obtain a federal security clearance.
• Active Top Secret/SCI is highly preferred (optional).
• PMI PMP or other formal training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Space System project teams to meet customer requirements within cost and schedule.
• Oversee cost, schedule, and technical aspects of engineering projects within program guidelines.
• Review project status, budgets, and prepare status reports.
• Manage project risk, opportunities, and EV-related activities.
• Coordinate interdependencies within projects and with the Space Enterprise.
• Collaborate with product manager and chief system engineer on risk mitigation and reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Risk management

Communication

Earned Value management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a dynamic Lead, Project Engineering to lead a range of software and hardware development, integration, and test efforts. You will guide a program team, manage requirements, trade studies, and design documentation to meet customer needs while coordinating with Resource Managers and the Program Manager.

This role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and ensuring reviews/approvals are completed.