Lead Space Systems Project Engineer (9/80 Schedule)

Jobtome; North Chili (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead, Project Engineer to drive space system projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in Rochester, NY. You will lead a team across software and hardware efforts, guiding requirements, design, and risk management to meet cost and schedule commitments.

You will coordinate with program managers, customers, and engineers to optimize EVMS, risks, and resource planning while ensuring adherence to government contracting practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or 13 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain a federal security clearance.
• Active Top Secret/SCI is highly preferred.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent training.
• Experience with optical payload, space vehicle integration and testing is preferred.
• Experience integrating and testing complex hardware/software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Space System project teams to meet cost and schedule goals.
• Oversee cost/schedule/technical aspects within program guidelines.
• Review project status, budgets, and schedules; prepare status reports.
• Manage program-level risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate resources and ensure required reviews and approvals are completed.
• Collaborate with customers, PM, and system engineers to mitigate risks.

Skills

Project leadership

Earned Value Management

Risk management

Budget & scheduling

Federal security clearance

CAM experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead, Project Engineer to drive space system projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in Rochester, NY. You will lead a team across software and hardware efforts, guiding requirements, design, and risk management to meet cost and schedule commitments.

You will coordinate with program managers, customers, and engineers to optimize EVMS, risks, and resource planning while ensuring adherence to government contracting practices.