Senior Specialist, Project Engineer

L3Harris•Waco, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist Project Engineer to support execution of complex, specialized hardware and software systems installed on airborne platforms and development of its Digital ICE product line. The role ensures technical development meets program technical, cost, and schedule requirements. The Project Engineer coordinates program activities across the lifecycle, oversees engineering functional task leaders, and serves as a key technical interface to customers throughout each program phase. The position leads cross-functional engineering teams through program execution and bid/proposal activities, provides technical leadership on integration and design challenges, and guides engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget. It also monitors engineering performance, cost, and schedule, reports status to senior engineering leadership, ensures adherence to engineering processes and policies, and helps ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and safety standards. The position is located in Waco, Texas, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine days in each 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. Travel may be required based on business demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
Demonstrated understanding of engineering processes and policies.
Demonstrated experience in aircraft integration, test, and delivery.
Ability to travel as needed based on business demands.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Software/Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering (including Test Engineering), or Project Engineering.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience as a Task Leader, IPT Leader, Functional Manager, or in a similar role.
Experience communicating with internal and external customer stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional engineering teams in program execution and bid/proposal activities.
Provide technical leadership to resolve design and integration challenges for system integration efforts.
Lead integration of specialized hardware and software for Electronic Attack Mission Systems and Digital ICS products.
Guide program planning and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
Track Engineering Performance Metrics and brief program status monthly to senior engineering leadership.
Track cost and schedule execution, explain variances, and identify the path to return to program targets.
Ensure program execution and bid/proposal development comply with engineering processes and policies.
Ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and safety standards.
Coordinate program activities throughout the program lifecycle.
Interact with customers throughout every phase of the program lifecycle.
Lead and direct engineering functional task leaders for assigned program operations.