Lead Project Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Greenville, TX
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 30 roles within 25 mi

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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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Lead, Project Engineer holds technical responsibility and authority for assigned programs, directing integration with Program Managers to ensure projects remain within budget and on schedule. The role involves leading system transitions from prototype to production, interpreting statement of work requirements into engineering direction, and managing various functional task leaders across systems, software, aeronautical, and logistics engineering. Day-to-day duties include interacting with flightline operations for testing, evaluating test documentation, and delivering status presentations at program reviews. The position requires expertise in reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and experience with military ISR platforms or battle management systems. Key skills include project planning, procurement, fabrication, and system troubleshooting. Candidates must possess a technical degree and significant experience in aero, hardware, or systems engineering while maintaining an active Secret clearance for defense technology projects.

Skills

Reliability Engineering Root Cause Analysis Systems Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Hardware Engineering Test Engineering ISR) Systems Battle Management Systems COMINT ELINT Proposal Development System Integration Manufacturing Logistics

What you'll do

Lead the transition of systems from prototype to production phases.
Translate statement of work requirements into specific engineering directions for execution.
Manage program technical performance to ensure compliance across manufacturing and logistics interfaces.
Monitor and maintain project adherence to established budgets and schedules.
Evaluate test documentation and results to ensure they meet specified requirements.
Coordinate with functional managers on labor tracking and earned value reporting.
Perform reliability engineering and root cause analysis for system issues.
Represent the company in customer interactions and deliver status presentations at program reviews.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a technical field and relevant experience.
Graduate degree and related experience.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI, requiring U.S. Citizenship.
Experience in managing Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication projects for military ISR platforms.
Experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
Experience in one or more areas: Battle Management Systems, Aero/Sustainment/Systems/Hardware/Project Engineering, or Design, Development, and Test.
Experience in Reliability Engineering and Root Cause Analysis.
Preferred skills include ISR systems, Capture and Proposal Development, leadership, executive communication, and mission system integration.