Senior Specialist, Project Engineering

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Sr Specialist, Project Engineering

Job Code : 21285

Job Location: Anaheim, CA 

Schedule: 4/10 or 9/80

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

L3Harris Defense Electronics (DE), a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies. L3Harris DE specializes in the design and manufacture of fuses, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.

The L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation business was founded in 1956 and for over 65 years IEC has played a key role in the most successful defense system of modern history. With sites in Anaheim, CA, Cape Canaveral, FL, and Crystal City, VA, IEC is a recognized industry leader in defense and security solutions, providing critical technology advancements in the areas of GPS/Position Navigation and Timing, and Range and Test Solutions. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Description :

The Specialist, Project Engineer is an intermediate professional with practical knowledge of job area. Works under moderate supervision to set objectives for own job area. Communicates with contacts inside and outside own team to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Identifies and addresses changes within own job area. Works to achieve operational targets with some impact on departmental results. Work consists of making basic adjustments to systems and processes to solve problems. Identifies, defines, and addresses general problems that are typically within the immediate job area. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences or standard procedures and basic analysis.

Essential Functions:

• Establish schedule, resource, budget, and tool requirements for each engineering project.
• Oversee and manage schedule and technical execution of engineering projects within budget and staffing constraints, and program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
• Drive engineering team execution of each project; lead, direct, and review the work of assigned project team members, coordinating closely with Functional Managers on staffing requirements.
• Develop cost estimates for assigned tasks and proposed work.
• Identify and manage project technical and lifecycle risks and opportunities.
• Serve as the single point-of-contact between Program Management, the engineering project team, and front line Functional Management.
• Lead and participate in Technical and Cost Proposal development.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) comprised of Systems Engineers, Hardware and Software Engineers, and SMEs from other engineering disciplines.
• Act as an advisor to senior management and customers on advanced technical studies and applications.
• Act as Control Account Manager (CAM) for the project, providing regular EAC and ETC reports.
• Use performance metrics, earned value, and other techniques to measure and control system development efforts; recommend organizational process improvements where appropriate.
• Communicate within and outside of the organization to direct activities, perform tasks, explain changes, and implement project requirements.
• Ensure system architecture and related documentation is developed according to project standards.
• Assess and advise program management regarding the impact of scope, schedule, staffing, and budget modification requests.
• Ensure that applicable Engineering processes are followed and suggest process improvements (as appropriate) on assigned projects.
• Lead technical exchanges with customers and suppliers; support customer visits and travel for new or ongoing business activities .

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• 5+ years of direct Engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, drive, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with DOORS requirements management software.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $104,500 - $193,500. 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.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close (5/18/2025).

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. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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