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Job Title:  Lead, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 19388

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking a Project Engineer (PE) to support our Systems Engineering organization in Salt Lake City, UT. The PE will lead cutting-edge cryptographic module development as well as the customer program associated with NSA certification. The PE is responsible for the execution of the technical portion of the IRAD/program and acts as the technical Point of Contact to internal and external customers. The PE operates under the direction of the Program Manager (PM), Engineering Leadership, and the Business Area Chief Engineer (BACE). This includes but is not limited to:

Planning and execution of IRAD/program activitiesDocumenting and approval of IRAD/program plansEnsuring life cycle process adherenceRisk identification and managementOverall IRAD/program coordination

The Engineering Functional Leads (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, FPGA Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Security Engineering, etc.) report to/and take direction from the PE for the IRAD/program.

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 contract while adhering to the development lifecycle processStaffing Management – Oversee engineering staffing and work with management to adjust staffing levels as neededEmployee Development – Mentor less experienced engineers in the area of Project EngineeringSubject Matter Expert – Be the technical point of contact for internal and external queries related to the IRAD and certification programProposal Execution – Lead role in developing responses for internal requests for information, request for proposal (RFP) and new business development pursuits, including on-site and off-site technical interchange meetings and technical capability demonstrationsCommunication – Develop well-organized presentations and have strong communication skills to present to internal and external customersManage multiple projects at one timePerform other duties as assigned, including occasional travel 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 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 experienceActive Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

Minimum of 1 year of experience with cost account and project engineering managementFamiliarity with cryptographic architecture and NSA certificationProficient with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, such as Teamcenter and SharePointDetail oriented and organizedDemonstrated self-starterProven track record of highly collaborative working skills in a diverse team environmentPossess the willingness to mentor Engineers in the art of leading a new design developmentAbility to learn new subjects / techniques / software, without, necessarily, the assistance of othersActive Top Secret clearance

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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