Lead, Project Engineer (Command, Control, and Communication Systems Chief Engineer)

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Job Title: Lead, Project Engineer ( Command, Control, and Communication Systems Chief Engineer) Job Code : 35109 Job Location: Camden, NJ (Onsite) Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: This position is for a Chief Engineer leading Command, Control, and Communications (C3) Programs within the C5S Engineering organization. The role is responsible for leading multi-disciplined engineering teams in the proposal, design, development and delivery of next-generation products. As an integral part of our fast-paced environment, the ideal candidate is an key decision maker, leader, mentor and motivator to their engineering team. Essential Functions: * Key interface between the Engineering team and Program Management * Ensures all technical performance, cost and schedule goals on the program are met * Acting as an advisor to senior management and customers on advanced technical studies and/or applications * Identifying and managing program technical risks * Establishing schedule, resource, budget, and tool requirements for tasks * Ensuring engineering processes are followed on projects * Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DOD Security Clearance * Coordinates field activities with customer and internal stakeholders to ensure mission success * Serve as the project's primary technical interface for both formal program reviews and ad hoc meetings with the customer, program executives and suppliers Qualifications: * 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. * Experience and knowledge in developing, proposing, managing, implementing, testing products and system solutions in Command and Control, Communications Systems, Risk management framework and/or Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) systems including: * Radio Communication Systems * Networking Systems including traditional and emerging software defined Networking technologies (LAN / WAN) * RF Distribution Technologies including RF over IP * Risk Management Framework accredidation processes * Virtual and Container based Software Systems * Recent Leadership experience and direct participation in technical proposal development, cost estimation and manpower planning * Requirements analysis and definition experience * EVM/CAM experience * Effective presentation and communication skills Preferred Additional Skills: * TOP SECRET Clearance or higher * Previous DOD engineering development experience * Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields preferred: Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or Mathematics, Computer Science. * 1 year of leadership experience preferred * Technical Master's degree preferred (i.e., MSEE, MSCS, MSSE, etc.) In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $125,000 - $185,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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. 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