Senior EO/IR Systems Lead — Engineering & Programs

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Lead, Project Engineering to drive EO/IR design, development and production across airborne and ground surveillance systems.

The role encompasses programmatic and technical leadership with demanding timelines, ensuring delivery within budget and schedule while coordinating across engineering functions and supporting bid and proposal efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with extensive experience or 13+ years in lieu of degree.
• Graduate degree preferred with 7+ years related experience.
• Experience leading aerospace/defense electro-optical/infrared projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams of 4–10 members to meet cost and schedule goals.
• Plan and request team resources for current and projected programs.
• Define total system design, technology and processes to meet mission requirements.
• Coordinate across engineering to design, develop, test and integrate EO/IR products.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Systems engineering

EVMS

Risk management

Digital engineering

MBSE

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

13+ years experience (in lieu of degree)

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Lead, Project Engineering to drive EO/IR design, development and production across airborne and ground surveillance systems.

The role encompasses programmatic and technical leadership with demanding timelines, ensuring delivery within budget and schedule while coordinating across engineering functions and supporting bid and proposal efforts.