Senior Specialist, Project Engineering

L3HHCM20•Town of Gates, NY

2d•$92,500 - $171,500

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking dynamic technical leaders to drive the architecture, design, and development of advanced EO/IR systems for airborne and ground-based ISR platforms. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams in defining system requirements, integrating complex subsystems, and ensuring successful verification and validation. You will balance both technical and programmatic responsibilities in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions on schedule and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret clearance.
Strong knowledge of systems engineering processes, project management methodologies, and EVMS.
Proficiency with project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, DOORS, Cameo).
Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance in complex engineering programs.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through full life-cycle development.
Deep understanding of EO/IR sensor technologies, optical assemblies, detectors, stabilization/control, or imaging processing systems.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning, system design definition, and development activities in alignment with customer and mission requirements.
Perform resource and capacity planning in coordination with engineering managers and program leadership.
Manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance; ensure proactive mitigation of variances.
Oversee development of system documentation including requirements, design artifacts, test plans, and regulatory deliverables.
Ensure system performance, compliance, and product quality through rigorous integration, verification, and validation processes.
Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies using modeling, simulation, agile development, and iterative test approaches.
Drive collaboration across electrical, optical, mechanical, cyber, software, systems engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive execution.
Serve as primary technical interface with customers, communicating progress, risks, design decisions, and changes in scope.
Support business development by contributing to proposals, cost estimates, and technical solution shaping.
Ability to obtain US Government Clearance.