Project Engineer-Mission Systems Programs

L3Harris Technologies•City of Rochester, NY

1d•$92,500 - $171,500

About The Position

The Project Engineer acts as Project Manager for Systems Engineering projects that develop custom communications systems centered on tactical radio and networking solutions to meet customer requirements for critical military communications. The work involves integrating L3Harris products and equipment from other vendors with custom-designed mounting solutions and peripheral subsystems for voice and data applications across vehicles, ships, aircraft, and C4ISR systems. The role leads multidisciplinary engineering teams and may include direct supervision in a matrix environment. The Project Engineer develops and executes project plans, oversees technical requirements, design, documentation, costing, integration, testing, and delivery, and coordinates closely with Systems custom manufacturing, Contract Management, vendors, and subcontractors. The position also supports proposal development, organizational revenue and shipment goals, customer pursuits and demonstrations, and management reporting. Travel may be up to 10% annually, typically international trips of two weeks or less.

Requirements

BSEE, BSME, BSCE, or BSSE with at least 6 years of experience; or a master's degree with at least 4 years of work experience; or at least 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 6 years of demonstrated experience managing Systems Design and Systems Integration projects with relevant technologies.
Excellent technical, interpersonal, and customer skills, with the ability to foster teamwork within and beyond the work group.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in one or more of engineering project management, especially military-related projects; military tactical radio applications and systems design (HF, VHF, UHF, microwave, SATCOM); IP networking; wireless voice and data systems; platform and vehicular or shipboard integration; or C4ISR systems design.
Experience reviewing systems project engineering designs and progress through initiation, requirements, design, ordering, build, test, and delivery, and interfacing with adjacent organizations throughout these phases.
Technical proposal experience, including work breakdown structure development, cost estimate and basis of estimate development, detailed scheduling, and technical writing.
Ability to write clear, concise reports and presentations for varied audiences.
Experience with process and process improvement in a CMMI and ISO9001 work environment.
International travel experience, experience working with international teams, cultural sensitivity, or foreign language proficiency.
PMP certification.
EVMS experience.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Visio, and MS Project; experience with MS Teams and SharePoint.
Military service.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the design of systems using L3Harris products, vendor equipment, and custom-designed mounting solutions and peripheral subsystems for voice and data applications.
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through successful project completion and, as applicable, directly supervise engineers in a matrix environment.
Develop the Systems Engineering Management Plan and ensure the project is staffed and executed to meet quality, performance, schedule, and budget goals.
Participate in staffing activities for Systems projects, proposals, and demonstrations across the organization.
Oversee customer technical requirements, system design, documentation, costing, project deliverables, and final integration and testing in coordination with Systems custom manufacturing.
Work with Contract Management to provide requirements and guidance to outside vendors and subcontractors.
Identify, mitigate, and track project risks, and manage replanning in response to appropriately directed scope changes.
Provide periodic management reports on schedule performance, cost at completion, and key performance parameters.
Manage pilot release of project parts and configuration management of project documents.
Support revenue planning, quarterly and yearly shipments, delivery issue mitigation, pursuits, demonstrations, field trials, contractual requirements, program commitments, and discretionary IR&D/EAID plans.
Work and communicate effectively with Sales, Program Management, Operations, and other internal organizations to complete assigned projects.
Lead proposal efforts, including gathering and generating detailed non-recurring engineering cost estimates across engineering disciplines and recurring engineering cost estimates from Systems custom manufacturing.