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L3Harris Lead, Project Engineer in Greenville, Texas

Job Title: Lead, Project Engineer

Job Code: 14995

Job Location: Greenville, TX (100% On-site)

Schedule: 9/80

Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Job Description:

The Project Engineer (PE) holds technical responsibility and authority for the program under the technical authority from Engineering Leadership to execute assigned programs, as well as direct integration with the Program Manager (PM). This includes but is not limited to:

  • Planning and execution of program activities,

  • Documenting, an 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.

    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 PE for the assigned program operations.

    The PE manages the technical functions of the program through Project Work Authorizations (PWAs) as a joint effort with the PM. The PE coordinates with the Functional Managers in the utilization of and Earned Value (EV) reporting via the Labor Tracking System (LTS) to insure consistency between the Functional and Program roll-up relative to performance against schedule and budgeted work scope.

    The PE is also responsible for program technical performance that extends beyond the "Engineering" functions, to ensuring technical compliance within the total operations activities (i.e. extends to the interfaces of manufacturing and HD&L). In addition, Project Engineers are the key technical interfaces to Customers and have the responsibility/opportunity to interact with Customers at every phase of our program lifecycles.

    PEs can be assigned to Programs of Record and/or Program proposal/pursuit activities.

    Job Qualification Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or similar technical area and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. An advanced technical degree is strongly preferred. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

  • Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI which requires U.S. Citizenship.

  • Availability for international travel 10-25%

    Experience with the one or more of the following areas is required:

  • Program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget.

  • Broad understanding of engineering processes and policies

  • Experience in one of the following disciplines:

  • Software/Hardware Engineering

  • Systems Engineering (including Test Engineering)

  • Project Engineering

  • Leadership Skills (i.e., Task Leader, IPT Leader and/or Functional Management)

  • Experience communicating with senior leadership and external customers

    Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience performing in a Project Engineering or similar role.

  • Overall development and maintenance of a project baseline

  • VIP/SAM Aircraft experience

  • Control Account Management CAM or IPT Lead experience

  • Software development experience

  • Understanding of Agile methodology

  • Experience utilizing Atlassian tools – Jira and Confluence

  • Aircraft Integration, Test and Delivery 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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