Senior Specialist, Project Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Project Engineer. This role involves leading project reviews, managing project risks, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure successful project delivery. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM with relevant experience and the ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance. Competitive compensation and a supportive team environment await you.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience for bachelor's degree holders or 4 years for graduate degree holders.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead Peer Reviews and Table-Top Reviews.
• Serve as the technical lead of the project with cost and schedule responsibilities.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive presentations to the project team and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Team collaboration

Proficiency in MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Graduate degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

DOORS for requirements management

Job description

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. Our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Overview

L3Harris Corporation is seeking a Senior Specialist, Project Engineer for the Melbourne/Palm Bay, FL location. This is an opportunity to take on unique challenges, expand your skills and experience, and contribute to mission critical systems solutions that help protect the U.S.A. and our allies, both Domestic and Internationally. You will join a great team of talented professionals who take a collaborative approach and enjoy working together.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead Peer Reviews and Table-Top Reviews.
• Work with the technical team to identify, mitigate, and close program risks.
• Serve as the technical lead of the project with cost and schedule responsibilities.
• Develops, presents, and delivers comprehensive presentations to the project team, upper management, and customer personnel in a clear and concise manner.
• Support successful startup activity, including staffing, robust mitigation plans and establishment of the technical baseline and change management process.
• Plan and manage the product/project on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Monitor the product/project from initiation through completion and/or customer acceptance.
• Develop, manage, and maintain all aspects of project-level risks, including mitigation, costing, and planning.
• Establish and execute detailed integrated master schedules and maintain detailed MS Project schedules.
• Use Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reports to manage project performance and review earned value metrics (CPI, SPI, TCPI, ETC).
• Estimate resource and material needs for the project/product and ensure requirements and specifications are met.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through implemented projects and maintain stakeholder engagement against project needs.
• Coordinate with EMs, talent acquisition, and supply chain on resource planning for engineering work.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in a technical information environment; interact with customers to anticipate and respond to needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with 4 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship required due to defense contract requirements. Ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience executing throughout the project lifecycle including requirements flow down and allocation, design, development, test, and sell-off.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a technical information environment.
• Earned value / Cost account management experience with cost and schedule responsibility.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize workload appropriately; methodical in approach.
• Broad Engineering experience across multiple disciplines; proficiency with MS Project and MS Office.
• Functional management experience or involvement in resource management forecasting and placement.
• Proficient in using DOORS for requirements management.
• Experience with Firmware and Software Requirements; knowledge of RF and Satellite communication.

Equal Opportunity and Security

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and comply with all applicable laws. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or other protected status. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.

Please note that many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may be granted only to U.S. citizens. Applicants may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize L3Harris Technologies to share your resume and related information with subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration of other available positions.

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