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Scientist, Project Engineer

Palm Bay, Florida

Job ID 13968
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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: Scientist, Project Engineer

Job Code: 13968

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

L3Harris has an immediate opening for a Scientist Project Engineer for full lifecycle Project Engineering support for Contested Space. These efforts will include RF Payload, reflector, design and build experience along with the required background to complete work planning, forecasting, staffing and required program startup activities. The Enterprise PE will be managing the execution of multiple new programs in the portfolio along with business forecasting, growth planning activities, support road map, strategy and portfolio planning.  This person will also be accountable for the entire portfolio PE team who will be responsible for execution, planning and schedule commitments for multiple efforts in a growing business area.


Essential Functions: 

  • Develops, oversees and coordinates the cost/schedule/technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
  • Reviews status of engineering projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports.
  • Assesses engineering issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • Identifies, tracks, mitigates, and dispositions program-level risks.
  • Estimate resource and material needs for the project/product.
  • Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
  • Provides the coordination between technical and supply chain teams to ensure all necessary material and subcontracts are received when needed.
  • Participate in medium to large size teams and perform a wide variety of tasks.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS).
  • Experience with best practices for project engineering and program execution and managing multi-discipline programs across multiple locations.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in hardware/software integration programs.
  • Experience managing projects with budgets of $60M+
  • Experience with Technical Supplier Management, Risk and Opportunity Management.
  • Experience with reflector/space design programs and activities.
  • STEM Degree preferred.
  • Experience leading Government Contract development programs
  • Experience or knowledge of Government contract acquisition lifecycle
  • Experience with management of design to cost activities
  • Experience with program pursuit and proposal activities
  • Experience in Root Cause Corrective Action process and techniques

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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