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Job Title: Lead, Project Engineering

Job Number: 17977

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Clearance: Must Be Able to Obtain and Maintain a Security Clearance

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking a Project Engineering (PE) Lead to support our Project Engineering organization in Waco, TX. The Project Engineer (PE) holds technical responsibility and authority for the program under the direction of the Program Manager (PM), Engineering Leadership and the Chief Engineer (CE). This includes but is not limited to:

Planning and execution of program activities.Documenting approval of program plans.Ensuring life cycle process adherence.Risk identification and management.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 SE/PE for the assigned program operations.

Essential Functions:

Program Planning, Guidance, and Execution – Work with program management to develop the program execution schedule, effectively communicate with the entire program team, and guide the team through the execution of all required tasking to complete the contractCustomer and Senior Leadership Interaction and Communication – Effectively communicate with external customers and internal senior leadership on the design and implementation of the contractually required capabilities and manage expectationsLead Program Integrated Product Teams of cross-disciplined engineers with internal and external membersMentor less experienced engineers in the area of Project Engineering and IntegrationPerform other duties as assignedAbility to travel – Up to 25%

 Experience with the following processes is required:

Project Engineering/ManagementTechnical WritingProgram Planning, Guidance, and ExecutionCustomer Interaction and CommunicationExecutive Level Interaction and CommunicationEngineering Execution

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.OR Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of experience in this environment.Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for various engineering disciplines. Experience with as many of the following engineering disciplines is desired:

Project EngineeringSystems EngineeringSoftware/ Hardware EngineeringAeronautical Engineering (Electrical, Structural, Mechanical, Stress, Mass Properties, Aerodynamics, etc.)EMI/EMC EngineeringTest EngineeringMission Systems

It is also desired that the Candidate have the following:

Aircraft and System Integration ExperienceSolid communication skills Experience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities. L3H Proposal Experience – Experience with L3H processesEntire Program/Engineering Life Cycle Phases and ActivitiesAircraft Modification and ModernizationExperience with Microsoft Project and Developing Engineering SchedulesFAA and Military Certification ExperienceArchitecting mission system configurations to meet customer needsGround, aircraft, space or shipborne mission system integration expertiseISR products and Platforms

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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