Lead Space Systems Project Engineer | 9/80 Schedule

Jobtome; Rochester (IN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY, seeks a Lead Project Engineer to head a team delivering software and hardware development, assembly, integration, and test for space systems. You will coordinate with product managers and system engineers, shape risk mitigation, and drive program schedules to customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in program management, EVMS, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced defense tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain a federal security clearance.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly preferred.
• Experience with space systems and Earned Value Management (EVMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead Space System project teams to meet customer requirements within cost and schedule.
• Oversee cost/schedule/technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects within program guidelines.
• Review project budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Assess engineering issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity and quality goals.
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY, seeks a Lead Project Engineer to head a team delivering software and hardware development, assembly, integration, and test for space systems. You will coordinate with product managers and system engineers, shape risk mitigation, and drive program schedules to customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in program management, EVMS, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced defense tech environment.