Lead, Project Engineer (Waco)

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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:

Lead, Project Engineering L3Harris is actively seeking a Lead Project Engineer (PE) to support the execution of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on airborne platforms and development of our Digital ICE product line. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring the program technical development is performed to meet all technical, cost, and schedule requirements. Planning and execution of program activities Documenting and approval of program plans Risk identification and management Customer and Senior Leadership interaction 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 Project Engineer for the assigned program operations. In addition, Project Engineers are the key technical interfaces to Customers and have the responsibility to interact with Customers at every phase of the program lifecycle. Lead cross-functional engineering teams in program execution and bid/proposal activities. 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 Ensure program execution and Bid/Proposal development are in accordance with engineering processes and policies Ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and safety standards

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 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 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.Demonstrated experience in communicating with internal and external Customer stakeholders 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.