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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:  Chief Engineer

Job Code:  26852

Job Location: Herndon-VA

Work Scheduled: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

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.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Chief Engineer to join our team in L3Harris Technologies, Herndon, VA location. Reporting to the Business Chief Engineer of Surface & Airborne Integrated Systems, Undersea Systems, this person is responsible for delivering the technical, cost and schedule performance for all engineering content for a program. They are responsible for maintaining adequate resources for all engineering functions in the pursuit of the project’s goals and operational plans.

The Program Chief Engineer will manage a team of engineers from multiple disciplines and oversee CAM (Control Account Management) activities for the assigned project. Program responsibilities encompass the full system life cycle from contract review, program baseline, design and development, installation, customer interface, and warranty support. Technical understanding to support design decisions through product specification evaluation, trade study conduct, and critical analyses is required. 

Essential Functions:

• Build, lead and manage the cross-functional engineering team dedicated to the ongoing advancement of the program. 
• Technical, cost and schedule accountability for technical program execution. Manage contract change and all phases of the portfolio from capture to sustaining.
• Maintain a climate of fostering a high level of employee motivation, performance, and commitment.
• Evaluate product specifications to ensure they meet project requirements and standards.
• Conduct trade studies to compare different design options and select the most appropriate solutions.
• Perform critical analyses of subcomponents to identify potential issues and ensure optimal performance.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, providing guidance and support to achieve project goals including preliminary design, design integration, and formal testing.
• Oversee CAM activities, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation for the program.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of systems and components.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to system design, analysis, and testing.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and project planning sessions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Lead technical staff members to resolve issues.
• Support new business pursuits and proposal cost reviews to ensure proper technology readiness, Design to Cost, and resource alignment.
• Office-based with occasional travel to project sites or meetings as required.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. If a graduate degree is also held, a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience.
• US Citizen, in order to hold a Secret level Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of CAM principles and experience managing CAM activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of project management and systems engineering philosophies.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
• Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results
• Excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Windows interface, Microsoft Office package (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).  Working knowledge of project management systems.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience in navy, defense, or related industries
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
• Familiarity with maritime products and undersea acoustics
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

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