Job Title: Program Chief Engineer, Strategic Collection & Targeting
Job Code: 17658
Job Location: Greenville, TX
Schedule: (9/80)
Job Description:
Serve as technical execution lead for modification and fleet expansion of an existing International ISR aircraft
Provide senior leader consultation and guidance to a team of Program Engineers, Integrated Product Team Leads and Engineering Cost Account Managers
Evolve and refine a program-centric execution model within a matrix Engineering organization
Develop, track and report key performance metrics to feed program scorecards and drive program execution
Support Engineering Operations reviews, Program Management Reviews and customer Technical Interchange Meetings
Demonstrate ownership of technical, cost and schedule performance for Program Engineering
Review and present quarterly engineering Estimate at Complete for Program covering all projects and engineering disciplines
Develop projected staffing demands and work with Functional Engineering management to accomplish necessary program staffing assignments, in conjunction with Program IPTLs
Collaborate with Functional Engineering Department and Line Managers on process application to program
Review monthly cost/schedule inputs while supporting budget, risk & opportunity reviews
Participate in bid/proposal activities for securing ECPs for both new and existing contracts
Provide clear, concise briefings to both internal and external audiences to support program objectives and convey status to senior leadership
Track, help shape and execute strategic R&D efforts that feed into Program Area growth
Must have extensive familiarity with engineering life cycle and activities required of all engineering functions to accomplish successful design, development and delivery
Extensive knowledge of airworthiness and Certification requirements for both FAA & military certification processes
Comprehensive understanding of Mission Systems, Sensors and Functions for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance including Communications, Command & Control, Computing & Infrastructure in COMINT, ELINT, SIGINT and IMINT applications
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
Active DoD Secret security clearance
Familiarity with mission system architectures and CONOPS for both air and ground-based applications; including hardware/software design, interface contraints, key performance parameters, SWAP-C implications, and current/emerging techniques related to ISR sensors
Previous role as a program Chief Engineer on multiple programs
Previous role as a functional manager, developing engineering staff and supporting resource assignment to programs
Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplined Engineering teams through entire product development lifecycle
Formal EVMS application and reporting on programs $100M
+ Prior role as a CAM and IPTL for span of responsibility $50M
+ Extensive experience in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconaissance (ISR) sensors & systems, including experience on Airframe Modifications, Airworthiness and Certification
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience with Project Engineering, Aero Design, Hardware/Software Development, Test and/or Systems Engineering
Leadership experience through difficult and large scale development programs, requirements through IV&V.
Executive-level interactions and communications
Technical Program Management & Business Development experience
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.
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