Senior Specialist, Project Engineering

L3Harris is seeking a dynamic technical leader who can drive EO/IR solutions design, development & production. They will have engineering responsibilities supporting the definition, design, development, integration & test of electro-optic systems for airborne, and ground, imaging surveillance systems. This role has both programmatic and technical responsibilities with challenging timelines, working to achieve a collective goal: deliver innovative solutions within schedule and budget constraints. Essential Functions: Lead one or more cross functional teams typically with 4-10 members Deliver to program cost and schedule goals Plan and request team members in support of current and projected programs Help define total systems design, technology, and processes to meet mission requirements Coordinate across functional engineering areas to design, develop and test products, resolve compatibility and interface problems across all subsystems Perform project capacity planning in conjunction with other project leaders and functional managers Utilize department capabilities such as Simulation, Modeling, Design, Agile Development, Integration & Test Support business development activities including bid & proposal cost/schedule generation Evaluate performance measures and ensure system requirements are met Perform subsystem integration, technical risk assessment, technical planning, verification and validation, and supportability analyses Understand, implement, & audit engineering processes on programs and projects Create and update essential engineering documents including processes, specifications, reports, plans, technical memos, and presentations Represent engineering organization both internal and external to the organization Must be able to communicate clearly (written and verbal) to technical and non-technical personnel Ability to obtain US government clearance Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Management of engineering projects Broad knowledge of Risk Management tools and techniques Skilled knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). Understanding of the design and development of electro-optical/infrared systems and associated opto-mechanical technology Experience with Electrical, Optical, Mechanical, Software and Systems Engineering Front-end concept development for new products Model Based Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, & Agile Development System-level performance analysis (e.g., image analysis, thermal analysis, structural analysis, end-to-end performance, reliability analysis) Hardware/Software design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting Project Engineering/Program Management of aerospace products with multi-site development teams Understanding of defense products and platforms Engineering Project Management – A track record of managing diverse & distributed personnel developing complex technology. Knowledge of digital engineering & modeling techniques including how their use benefit program execution. An understanding of agile development environments. Ability to work seamlessly across multi-site development teams. Technical Acumen – Demonstrated through successful product and systems development experiences involving complex systems such as optics, detector arrays, digital video, processing electronics, pointing, stabilization, & control algorithms. Creative Solutions – Direct contribution to technical solutions that integrate multiple disciplines or technologies into non-obvious system architectures that provide meaningfully unique and differentiated capability; requires understanding of current and proposed competitive solutions, key performance indicators, and end-user mission objectives as well as understanding of interplay between technologies and engineering design. Department Planning – An understanding of both technical and market roadmaps to drive department capability growth plans. LI-KT1 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. 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. 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