Lead, Project Engineering

Lead, Project Engineering

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 Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

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 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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $110,500 - $205,500. 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 health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, 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. 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.