Director, Systems Engineer (Engineering Performance)

L3Harris•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•$160,000 - $341,500

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking an Engineering Management Director to lead Segment engineering performance cross-sector strategy and engineering discipline metrics for the Space & Mission Systems (SMS) segment. Reporting to the Sr. Director of SMS Engineering Operations and Performance, this leader will partner with the segment discipline leaders and sectors functional leads to drive engineering performance through engineering program metrics, discipline metrics and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep engineering execution expertise who understands the program lifecycle process, leading-indicator program metrics and discipline productivity indices to drive engineering performance. This individual will excel at identifying and implementing initiatives that improve productivity and efficiency, ensuring that engineering processes are continuously optimized and aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
Active Secret Clearance is required
8+ years of experience leading and developing engineering teams across multiple programs or sectors
8+ years of experience leading large DoD programs with significant engineering development
5+ years of experience developing engineering team strategies, leading with influence
5+ years of execution of improvement initiatives that drive successful engineering performance
Prior or current professional experience implementing complex organizational processes

Nice To Haves

Expertise in engineering analytics, cost estimation models, and performance dashboards (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or custom SQL-based tools) is highly preferred
Advanced Degree: MBA or Master’s in Engineering Management
Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical performance data into a narrative for executive-level stakeholders
Proven ability to rapidly establish credibility and trust with senior technical and business leaders
Change Management: Demonstrated success leading large-scale cultural or procedural shifts within a technical workforce
Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and lifecycle cost analysis
Lean/Six Sigma: Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies
Track record of successfully navigating complex organizational dynamics and building cross-functional partnerships
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a track record of influencing across organizations

Responsibilities

Performance Metrics & Analytics: Establish and oversee the KPIs that define engineering health, productivity, and quality
Coordinate cross-sector engineering process improvement initiatives, best practices that increase segment-wide capability and efficiency
Gate Rigor & Governance: Standardize and improve the technical review process (gate rigor) to ensure project milestones are met with high integrity and technical excellence
Own the Engineering Technical Health Module roadmap for implementation in Corporate Program Digital Cockpit
Command Media Transformation: Modernize and manage the organization’s "Command Media" (policies, procedures, and standards), ensuring they are intuitive, digital-forward, and promote agility.
Lead high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives that fall outside traditional product lanes, such as organizational restructuring or large-scale digital transformations