Job Title: Lead, Project Engineering
Job Number: 17977
Job Location: Waco, TX
Schedule: 9/80
Clearance: Must Be Able to Obtain and Maintain a Security Clearance
Job Description:
L3Harris is actively seeking a Project Engineering (PE) Lead to support our Project Engineering organization in Waco, TX. The Project Engineer (PE) holds technical responsibility and authority for the program under the direction of the Program Manager (PM), Engineering Leadership and the Chief Engineer (CE). This includes but is not limited to:
Planning and execution of program activities.
Documenting approval of program plans.
Ensuring life cycle process adherence.
Risk identification and management.
Overall program coordination during the program lifecycle.
To this end the individual Engineering Functional Task Leaders (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Specialty Engineering, Logistic Engineering, Technical Publications, etc.) report to/and take direction from the SE/PE for the assigned program operations.
Essential Functions:
Program Planning, Guidance, and Execution - Work with program management to develop the program execution schedule, effectively communicate with the entire program team, and guide the team through the execution of all required tasking to complete the contract
Customer and Senior Leadership Interaction and Communication - Effectively communicate with external customers and internal senior leadership on the design and implementation of the contractually required capabilities and manage expectations
Lead Program Integrated Product Teams of cross-disciplined engineers with internal and external members
Mentor less experienced engineers in the area of Project Engineering and Integration
Perform other duties as assigned
Ability to travel - Up to 25%
Experience with the following processes is required:
Project Engineering/Management
Technical Writing
Program Planning, Guidance, and Execution
Customer Interaction and Communication
Executive Level Interaction and Communication
Engineering Execution
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.
OR Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of experience in this environment.
Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred Additional Skills:
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for various engineering disciplines. Experience with as many of the following engineering disciplines is desired:
Project Engineering
Systems Engineering
Software/ Hardware Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering (Electrical, Structural, Mechanical, Stress, Mass Properties, Aerodynamics, etc.)
EMI/EMC Engineering
Test Engineering
Mission Systems
It is also desired that the Candidate have the following:
Aircraft and System Integration Experience
Solid communication skills
Experience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities.
L3H Proposal Experience - Experience with L3H processes
Entire Program/Engineering Life Cycle Phases and Activities
Aircraft Modification and Modernization
Experience with Microsoft Project and Developing Engineering Schedules
FAA and Military Certification Experience
Architecting mission system configurations to meet customer needs
Ground, aircraft, space or shipborne mission system integration expertise
ISR products and Platforms
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.
