Senior Engineering Program Manager - Defense Systems

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Manager of Engineering Management to lead a diverse team delivering mission‑critical systems.

This role focuses on program execution, systems integration, and verification to meet strict performance and security requirements. You will manage schedules, cost, and risk across complex programs, collaborate with customers, and ensure readiness for DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years experience; or 16 years of related work in lieu of degree.
• Graduate degree with 10+ years of related experience preferred.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain DoD clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team including systems, mechanical, electrical, software and design.
• Develop and manage Earned Value Management and Cost Account Management plans.
• Prepare Basis of Estimate and proposals for programs.
• Integrate complex systems across multiple customers.
• Write and review test procedures and verify compliance.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Facilitate customer and internal working group meetings.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify gaps and propose solutions.
• Develop and execute verification plans to meet criteria.
• Identify, mitigate and close program risks; communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Maintain ability to obtain and sustain DoD security clearance.

Skills

Leadership

EVM/CAM experience

Proposal writing

Requirements analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years

Graduate degree with 10+ years

16+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Manager of Engineering Management to lead a diverse team delivering mission‑critical systems.

This role focuses on program execution, systems integration, and verification to meet strict performance and security requirements. You will manage schedules, cost, and risk across complex programs, collaborate with customers, and ensure readiness for DoD clearance.