Senior Scientist, Project and Chief Engineering
About The Position
L3Harris is seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead for the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role provides senior technical leadership for the development and design of critical components for Phase 2 of the NGJ program. The IPT Lead is accountable for the technical, cost, and schedule performance of the assigned IPT and coordinates closely with program, Chief Engineering, and executive leadership to support successful execution in a complex Electronic Warfare environment. The position is 100% on-site in Salt Lake City because of the need to coordinate closely with engineering, build, integration, and test teams. The schedule is 9/80: employees work nine out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off. Occasional travel of up to 35% is required, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience; graduate degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
- Active US Secret Security Clearance.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 35%.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- MS degree in an engineering discipline strongly preferred.
- TS/SCI eligible.
Responsibilities
- Lead IPT technical direction, architecture, integration strategy, and technical risk reduction.
- Define scope, interfaces, and execution priorities across the IPT and align them with program objectives.
- Brief senior leadership and customers on technical status, risks, and opportunities.
- Own cost, schedule, and technical performance for the IPT 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 strong team performance, accountability, and collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
