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Lead, Project Engineer

Greenville, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Project Engineer (PE) holds technical responsibility and authority for the program under the authority from Engineering Leadership to execute assigned programs, as well as direct integration with the Program Manager (PM). This includes but is not limited to:

  • Adhering to technical scope
  • Remaining within Engineering Program budget; and,
  • Ensuring alignment with overall Program Schedule

To this end, the individual Engineering Functional Task Leaders (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Specialty Engineering, Logistic Engineering, Technical Publications, etc.) report to/and take direction from the PE for the assigned program operations.

The PE coordinates with the Functional Managers in the utilization of and Earned Value (EV) reporting via the Labor Tracking System (LTS) to ensure consistency between the Functional and Program roll-up relative to performance against schedule and budgeted work scope.

The PE is also responsible for program technical performance that extends beyond the "Engineering" functions, to ensuring technical compliance within the total operations activities (i.e. extends to the interfaces of manufacturing and HD&L). Project Engineers are a key technical interface to Customers and have the responsibility and opportunity to interact at every phase of the program lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

  • Secret Clearance with ability to achieve TS SCI if deemed necessary, ability to travel, & working extended hours
  • Leadership Skills

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in a technical field and a minimum of nine (9) years of prior relevant experience.  Graduate degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of prior related experience.  Advanced technical or management degrees are a plus.
  • Experience with seven or more of the following areas is required:

    • Previous experience in ELINT on Airborne ISR platforms, whether as a developer, integrator or leader.
    • Previous experience in COMINT on Airborne ISR platforms, whether as a developer, integrator or leader.
    • Previous experience in Airworthiness on Airborne ISR platforms, whether as an Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) representative, integrator or leader.
    • Program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule and budget
    • Bidding and Proposals which includes working with material and production estimating in that bidding process
    • Mission System Installation on Airborne Platforms
    • Design, Development and Test efforts
    • Leadership Skills (i.e. Task, IPT Leader and/or Functional Management)
    • Executive Level Interaction and Communication (to include internal and Customer stakeholders)
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, the ability to maintain the stated clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems experience
  • Experience on Foreign Military Sales Programs or Direct Commercial Sales
  • Capture and Proposal Development
  • Architecting mission system configurations to meet customer needs
  • Ground, aircraft, space or shipborne mission system integration expertise
  • COMINT and/or ELINT sensor experience
  • Antenna placement and phased array architectures
  • PDM experience
  • Military Airworthiness Certification Checklist (MACC) and MIL-HDBK-516 experience

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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