Scientist, Project Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist/Project Engineer in Salt Lake City to lead day-to-day tactical engineering efforts for Protected and Hybrid SATCOM programs.

You will oversee cost, schedule, and technical aspects, acting as a chief engineer on proposals and coordinating between project teams and management. The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree with extensive experience in systems engineering, Earned Value Management, and defense program leadership.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in engineering required; 12+ years experience. Graduate degree preferred; 16+ years if no degree.
• Strong leadership and project-management skills for defense programs.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and cost/schedule estimation.

Responsibilities

• Act as Chief Engineer and Architect for Protected SATCOM portfolio, including technical lead on proposals.
• Serve as single point-of-contact between engineering PM/planning and line management.
• Review project status and budgets; manage schedules and reports.
• Develop mechanisms to monitor progress and drive issue resolution with project teams and customers.
• Coordinate resources and obtain necessary reviews and approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Systems engineering

Customer communications

Cost/schedule estimation

Earned Value Management

Technical proposal support

Education

ABET-accredited BS in engineering

Graduate degree in engineering

Tools

DoW security clearance

SATCOM domain knowledge

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Scientist, Project Engineer

Job Code: 44745

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80 -employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

• L3Harris' Spectrum Superiority segment is seeking a senior Project Engineer/Chief Engineer responsible for the day-to-day tactical duties for Protected and Hybrid SATCOM programs. Project Engineering will oversee and coordinate the cost/schedule/technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.

Essential Functions:

• May act as Chief Engineer and Architect for the Protected SATCOM portfolio – including technical lead on proposals and business pursuits
• Serves as single point-of-contact between engineering project management and planning, engineering project team, and line management
• Reviews status of engineering projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports
• Assesses engineering project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring engineering project progress and for intervention and problem solving with engineering project managers, line managers, and customers
• Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received
• May conduct performance/project analyses during phase-down to benefit future/other engineering projects, missions, and programs
• Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
• Availability to travel 10-20% of the time to customer and subcontractor sites in support of technical meetings and verification activities

Qualifications:

• An ABET (EAC/CAC) accredited Bachelor's of Science degree in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Currently hold a DoW security clearance
• Knowledge and experience related to Protected Waveforms and Satellite Communications (PTW, XDR/AEHF, FHSS, DSSS)
• Expert in Digital Communications, Modulation Techniques and RF Link Budget Analysis
• Experience working with ARSTRAT/Delta-8 for MILSATCOM certifications
• Experience working with PLEO Vendors
• Experience with the NSA certification process
• Expert knowledge in communications systems
• Expert knowledge in Systems Engineering lifecycle management
• Ability to obtain a DoW security clearance
• Implements strategic goals established by leadership on assigned projects
• Establishes operational plans for job area with short-term impact on results
• Expert in Earned Value Management and cost/schedule estimation
• Experience coordinating across multiple engineering functions
• Experience communicating directly with customer and in front of non-technical audience
• Background performing system level architecture for new development and IRAD
• Experience leading proposals and business pursuits as the primary technical point of contact.

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