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L3Harris Technologies · 20 hours ago

Lead, Project Engineer

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focused on delivering technology solutions for national security. The Lead Project Engineer will oversee complex hardware/software systems on airborne platforms, ensuring technical development aligns with requirements and managing program activities throughout the lifecycle.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Planning and execution of program activities

Documenting and approval of program plans

Ensuring life-cycle process adherence

Risk identification and management

Customer and Senior Leadership interaction

Overall program coordination during the program lifecycle

Lead cross-functional engineering teams in program execution and bid/proposal activities

Provide technical leadership to resolve design and integration challenges for system integration efforts

Provide technical leadership on the development of specialized software and/or hardware for Electronic Attack Mission Systems and Digital ICS products

Provide leadership in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget

Track Engineering Performance Metrics and brief program status on a monthly basis to senior engineering leadership

Track cost and schedule execution and be able to explain any variances and the path to get back to program targets

Ensure program execution and Bid/Proposal development are in accordance with engineering processes and policies

Ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and safety standards

Qualification

Program PlanningEngineering ExecutionSystems EngineeringSoftware/Hardware EngineeringAircraft IntegrationTechnical LeadershipCustomer InteractionRisk ManagementPerformance Metrics TrackingCommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget

Demonstrated experience understanding of engineering processes and policies

Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration, Test and Delivery

Ability to travel as needed based on business demands

Demonstrated experience in one of the following disciplines: Software/Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering (including Test Engineering), Project Engineering

An active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship