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Senior Scientist, Project Engineering

Greenville, Texas

Job ID 17220
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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: Senior Scientist, Project Engineering

Job Code: 17220

Job Location: Greenville, Texas – (Responsibilities must be performed on-site.)

Job Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule – (Every other Friday is a non-workday.)

Job Description:   

  • The VIP/SAM Group (VSG) Strategy Development engineer is responsible for ensuring that the program team is aligned/positioned for continued growth within the existing Customer/User community for Executive Airlift and adjacent Customers, leveraging the proven capabilities that exist today.  In addition, the VSG Strategy Development engineer will perform the essential functions listed below.
  • Essential Functions:
  • Develop and implement technical strategies to enhance our product offerings in the Executive Airlift business
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the assessment and integration of new technologies into existing product lines
  • Conduct technical market analysis to identify emerging technologies and potential partnerships or acquisitions
  • Provide technical expertise in the development of proposals and presentations to clients and stakeholders
  • Serve as single point-of-contact between Engineering development programs and IRAD team to ensure ongoing alignment
  • Work with Chief Engineering Organization staff and Program Management to develop tactical and operational plans and goals for VSG
  • Manage & execute a 5+ year strategy plan with minimal oversight or direction

Job Qualification Requirements:  

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

  • Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (SCI) security clearance with the ability to maintain, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Established leadership relationships with existing Customer/Users (Big Safari, Presidential Airlift Group, 89th Airlift Wing, Air Mobility Command, etc.) and partners (Boeing, Viasat, SpaceX, etc.)
  • Demonstrated promotion of open and productive collaboration and teamwork across multiple functions
  • Understanding of entire program/engineering life cycle phases and how funding is established
  • SLC3S-A mission communications architecture experience
  • Extensive knowledge of airworthiness, FAA & military certification processes

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Clearances/credentials that allow for ready access to offsite Executive Airlift and Air Mobility Command customers & aircraft
  • Chief Engineering Organization and/or Functional Management leadership experience
  • Proven experience with executive-level interactions and communication
  • Knowledge of coordinating cross-functional Agency customers and international partners
  • Experience working with a major aircraft OEM/prime

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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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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