L3Harris

Job Title:  Lead, Project Engineering - Release Train Engineer (Secret)

Job Code:  10280

Job Location:  Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description:

L3Harris has an immediate opening for a Lead Project Engineer/Release Train Engineer responsible for leading a project team, including subcontractors, to meet customer requirements within allocated cost/schedule commitments in growing business area.  

• Execute program in Agile Methodology utilzing scrum and being a scrum master on the program.
• Work closely with Program Manager and Program Finance Administrator roles in tracking and using EVMS metrics to track progress and reduce variances.

Essential Functions: 

• Create and report on program variances in the proper formats and EVMS techniques.
• Assist program project engineer for the program Integrated Master Schedule development and timely execution. Understands and mitigates risks and problems before they cause schedule slip.
• Oversees and removes roadblocks for the Program Scheduler role in development and management at a lower level of detail in IMS mechanics.
• Leadership stakeholder in developing and managing the program cost baseline.
• Assesses engineering issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Identifies, tracks, mitigates, manages, and dispositions program-level risks and opportunities.
• Estimate resource and material needs for the project/product.
• Interface with customers at multiple levels (executive to engineering)
• Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• Lead a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects and have regular contact with customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 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 experience.
• Experience as a Scrum Master on software development projects using Agile methodology and driving program execution.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Active Secret security clearance is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Project engineering experience on ground-based radar space systems (UEWR preferred).
• Experience in project management.
• Experience with Government contract acquisition lifecycle a plus.
• Experience with management of design to cost activities.
• Experience working with subcontractors in meeting their schedule commitments.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $125,000 - $178,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.  The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close on 7/4/2024.