Project Engineer

L3Harris Technologies is a global leader in defense and aerospace solutions dedicated to advancing innovative technology for national security. The Lead Project Engineer will manage and execute complex hardware and software systems on airborne platforms, leading cross-functional engineering teams to ensure program success from inception through delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams in executing program activities and supporting bid/proposal efforts
• Providing technical leadership to resolve design and integration challenges, especially for Electronic Attack Mission Systems and Digital ICS products
• Detailed program planning, guidance, and ensuring engineering efforts adhere to scope, schedule, and budget constraints
• Tracking performance metrics, briefing senior leadership on program status, and managing cost and schedule variances, developing corrective strategies as needed
• Ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and performance standards
• Maintaining close communication with customers throughout the program lifecycle, documenting technical progress, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within engineering teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of experience
• Candidates with no degree but a minimum of 13 years of related experience will also be considered
• Demonstrated expertise in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget
• Experience in aircraft integration, testing, and delivery
• Solid understanding of engineering processes and policies
• An active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (SCI) clearance
• Leadership experience in roles such as Task Leader or IPT Leader
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel as needed