Specialist, Project Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to provide technical leadership for a demanding program in Colorado Springs, CO. The role oversees design/analysis tasks, tests, and studies while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet program goals.

Responsibilities include interpreting specs, producing design requirements, staying current with technologies, and guiding RCCA resolutions. A secret clearance is required and prior release train experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree with 2 years of related experience; or equivalent 8 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems.
• Read, interpret, and write specifications and technical documents.
• Prepare technical and design requirements in support of project goals.
• Keep current in relevant technologies and methods for project assignments.
• Provide direction in problem investigations and RCCA processes across functions.
• Review and approve engineering drawings.
• Release Train Engineer to adhere to Agile cadence for the program.

Skills

Project engineering

Agile methodologies

Root Cause Analysis

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience equivalent to degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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: Specialist, Project Engineering

Job Code: 41807

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer who will provide technical leadership. The Project Engineer will be responsible for implementing design and analysis tasks, overseeing special studies, and coordinating testing activities.

Essential Functions:

• Provide imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques
• Read, interpret, and write specifications and technical documents
• Prepare technical and design requirements in support of project goals
• Keep current in relevant technologies and methods in support of project assignments
• Provide direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas
• Understand and/or leads Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process
• Review and approve engineering drawings
• Responsible as the Release Train Engineer in adhering to Agile methodologies and Agile cadence for the program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) or Scrum Master
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Energetic design/manufacturing experience is desired

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $80,500 - $149,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including:

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close October 31, 2026.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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