Senior Program Manager, Defense Test & EW Systems

L3Harris Technologies; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 109,500 - 203,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Principal, Project Manager for the NGJ-LB program in Maryland. The role directs complex test planning and execution, serving as the primary interface with PMA-234 and naval test communities to ensure milestones and customer commitments are met.

The position requires navigating cross-functional teams, aircraft resources, and test scheduling to support developmental and operational test events. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of comprehensive experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, aircraft integration, or flight test activities.
• Experience with Naval Aviation test processes and fleet operational environments.
• 3+ years leading complex cross‑functional project initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct complex test planning and execution activities to support program milestones and customer commitments.
• Lead integrated field test strategies to satisfy NGJ-LB technical requirements and milestones.
• Coordinate with PMA-234 and VX-23/ VX-9 units, Navy test communities, and Growler squadrons.
• Align aircraft availability, range scheduling, instrumentation, and support equipment for developmental and operational test events.
• Provide proactive communication and status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

DoD acquisition programs

Naval Aviation test processes

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

16 years of related experience (no degree)

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Principal, Project Manager for the NGJ-LB program in Maryland. The role directs complex test planning and execution, serving as the primary interface with PMA-234 and naval test communities to ensure milestones and customer commitments are met.

The position requires navigating cross-functional teams, aircraft resources, and test scheduling to support developmental and operational test events. Security clearance is required.