Senior Scientist, Project and Chief Engineering

L3Harris•Salt Lake, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead for the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, this role provides senior technical leadership for the development and design of critical components for Phase 2 of the NGJ program. The position is accountable for the technical, cost, and schedule performance of its assigned IPT and coordinates closely with program, Chief Engineering, and executive leadership to support execution in a complex Electronic Warfare environment. The role is 100% on-site in Salt Lake City because it requires close coordination with engineering, build, integration, and test teams. The position follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off. Occasional travel of up to 35% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 35%.
The position requires 100% on-site work in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Nice To Haves

Active US Secret Security Clearance is preferred.
Deep understanding of Electronic Warfare systems and DoD development lifecycles.
Working knowledge of digital, RF, mechanical, network, or software design disciplines.
Experience in classified program environments.
Experience managing large portfolios or major development efforts.
An MS degree in an engineering discipline is strongly preferred.
TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

Lead IPT technical direction, architecture, integration strategy, and technical risk reduction.
Define IPT scope, interfaces, and execution priorities, aligning them with program objectives.
Brief senior leadership and customers on technical status, risks, and opportunities.
Own the IPT’s cost, schedule, and technical performance using EVMS, IMS, and related program management tools.
Lead cross-functional engineering execution through development, build, integration, test, and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements and program standards.
Lead design reviews, milestone reviews, technical meetings, and execution planning activities.
Provide technical oversight for build and test, system integration, verification, qualification, and deployment.
Develop and maintain key technical documentation, plans, and roadmaps.
Allocate resources and ensure the IPT is staffed to meet technical and delivery commitments.
Drive alignment across engineering disciplines, partner IPTs, and program leadership.
Foster team performance, accountability, and collaboration.