Sr Program Chief Engineer/Director – GPS / A-PNT

L3Harris is looking for candidates for the Senior Scientist, Senior Chief Engineer and Architect to fill the technical expert role in the GPS User Equipment for our Navigation Solutions (NS) business in Anaheim, CA (IEC). The candidate will be responsible for and provide deep and broad GPS and Assured Position Navigation Timing (A-PNT) User Equipment technical expertise in all Engineering disciplines on multiple programs. Our Navigation Solutions products provide advanced military GPS (MGUE) and A-PNT capabilities in military embedded real-time systems that can be used in weapons, ground, airborne, maritime, and space environments.

Essential Functions:

• Provides overall hands-on technical expertise in GPS and A-PNT Engineering for NS programs to accomplish near-term and long-term operational plans and results.
• Recognized as an external and internal expert and thought leader with deep mastery and substantive technical expertise in GPS and A-PNT User Equipment as well as advanced business knowledge and leadership capabilities.
• Develops trust within the Engineering Organization.
• Communicates within and outside own function to explain and gains cooperation on policies and practices.
• Plans and establishes goals and objectives with direct impact on the short-term and long-term operational results.
• Works under consultative direction against annual goals and objectives to manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization.
• Maintains outstanding communication with higher management and with the employees in the organization.
• Collaborate with other business areas to execute programs and business development.
• Potential travel up to 15% of the time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience or a Graduate degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior relevant experience.   In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
• 15+ years of experience in hands-on GPS / A-PNT, RF-related Navigation, or similar Engineering Development, especially in Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE).
• 10+ years combined experience as a Chief Engineer and Architect and/or Engineering Fellow.
• 10+ years of experience in developing technical GPS A-PNT strategic and tactical plans, detailed technical architectures, and understands the details of all Engineering disciplines in order to successfully complete project objectives within stringent technical, schedule, and budget requirements.
• 10+ years of experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills for both the internal team and with customers and program stakeholders.
• 5+ years as a recognized external and internal expert and leader with deep mastery and substantive technical expertise in GPS and PNT User Equipment.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) to all levels of personnel experience.
• Technical depth and breadth in GPS / PNT technology, Hardware and Software detailed design, MGNSS, Anti-Jam, Anti-Spoof, GPS-denied/degraded, Alternative/Supplemental/Cooperative Navigation technology, Guidance Navigation Control, RF systems, Sensor Fusion, GPS 153 and 177 interfaces, Aviation, DO-178/DO-254, MSO/TSO.
• Technical depth and breadth in Systems, Software, Hardware, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on technology development in hardware labs.
• Successful ability to bring in new business.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, 
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $184,000.00 -
$341,500.00. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New 
York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $160,000 - $297,000. 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.

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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