Program Chief Engineer: Lead High-Impact Defense IPTs

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Program Chief Engineer to guide an integrated engineering team for ASW systems. You will drive technical excellence, cost efficiency, and schedule performance across a portfolio of programs.

This role requires leadership of 20–40 engineers, oversight of staffing, risk management, and cross-functional coordination with customers and DoD partners. Security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Requires 12+ years in engineering or 10+ years with a graduate degree.
• Experience in IPT environments on programs with >$10M/year engineering content.
• Demonstrated EV management and CAM skills with metrics-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Single point of accountability for engineering performance (technical, cost, schedule).
• Lead IPT Leads and staffing strategies to meet program milestones.
• Manage program technical baseline, risks, and opportunities across lifecycle.
• Interface between Program Manager, engineering leadership, and customers/vendors.

Skills

IPT leadership

Earned Value management

Risk management

DoD program experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Control Account Management (CAM)

DoD contracting

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Program Chief Engineer to guide an integrated engineering team for ASW systems. You will drive technical excellence, cost efficiency, and schedule performance across a portfolio of programs.

This role requires leadership of 20–40 engineers, oversight of staffing, risk management, and cross-functional coordination with customers and DoD partners. Security clearance eligibility is required.