Technical Manager, Project Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Technical Manager for Project Engineering who will lead 20-30 project engineers across multiple programs and own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will direct staffing, career development, and engagement initiatives to ensure on-time delivery of RF-based space payloads and space vehicles.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience (or 16 years without a degree) and active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of related experience, or graduate degree with 10 years, or 16 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience directly managing employees in an integrated engineering organization.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead training, talent development, engagement, retention, and overall management for 20–30 project engineers.
• Owns the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and leads scheduling across IPTs.
• Provide engineering staffing and labor planning for programs and internal projects.
• Support pursuits and proposals, including Basis of Estimates (BOEs) as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Stakeholder communication

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 12+ years

Graduate Degree

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:

Technical Manager, Project Engineering

Job Code:

44981

Job Location:

Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule:

9/80

Job Description:

The Project Engineering technical manager leads and directs experienced professionals working across multiple programs. The Project Engineering technical manager provides leadership to their group of project engineers and is accountable for the overall development and execution of project plans throughout the entire project life cycle. The Project Engineering technical manager will lead portfolio execution and workforce development through hiring, staffing, career and talent development, and positive engagement initiatives. They will manage the implementation of technical strategies and recommend operational plans that directly impact execution across their area of focus and the projects their team’s support. This position is located in Palm Bay: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/florida

Essential Functions:

• Lead training, talent development, engagement, retention, and overall management of the workforce, and provide coaching and leadership development for a direct staff of 20-30 project engineers
• Prior experience as a Project Engineer (PE), an Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL), or Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Owns the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and leads the schedule aspects of the project: planning, execution, and delivery of work products from Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Provide engineering staffing and labor planning for programs, pursuits, and internal projects supporting RF-based space payloads and systems as well as fully integrated Space Vehicles carrying different types of payloads.
• Support pursuits and proposals in the business,including review/approval of technical proposals and Basis of Estimates(BOEs) as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Experience directly managing employees in an integrated engineering organization.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with space hardware design and testing
• Experience leading complex technical teams and programs to deliver hardware
• Demonstrated experience in communicating with internal and external Customer stakeholders
• Experience providing staffing for programs, pursuits, and internal efforts
• Ability to coach, mentor and build relationships with internal and external organizations.

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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