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Administration D – Engineering Administrative Assistant

Chantilly, Virginia, Palm Bay, Florida, Rochester, New York
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Administrative Assistant     

Job Code: 36228

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL 

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail‑oriented Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to Engineering Managers and senior leadership within the Intel & Cyber Division. This role requires exceptional professionalism, integrity, judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.
The ideal candidate is a resourceful self‑starter with strong interpersonal skills who can work independently or collaboratively, manage complex tasks, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Essential Functions: 

  • Provide administrative support to Engineering functional leadership
  • Manage complex calendars, schedule and coordinate meetings, events, interviews, and appointments
  • Prepare, edit, format, and publish reports, spreadsheets, presentations, memoranda, agendas, and other documents using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
  • Create, maintain, and organize databases, shared files, and functional discipline artifacts
  • Coordinate travel; prepare itineraries; assist with timely expense report submissions
  • Prioritize, track, and help drive completion of key deliverables; follow up on outstanding actions
  • Conduct basic research and data analysis in support of program and organizational needs
  • Support meetings and conferences, including logistics and food service arrangements
  • Draft and prepare presentation materials for both internal and executive-facing reviews
  • Distribute mail, packages, and paperwork; relay messages and provide information to callers
  • Process overtime requests and support other administrative workflows
  • Perform additional related duties as required to support leadership and engineering execution
  • Ability to obtain US Government Clearance

Qualifications:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills: 

  • Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Excel, including experience with data manipulation and the creation / management of pivot tables
  • Experience navigating Power BI dashboards and applying filters to support organizational analytics
  • Experience supporting senior executives and/or senior government or Department of Defense stakeholders
  • High energy, positive attitude, and collaborative mindset

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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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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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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