Maritime Division Chief Engineer

L3Harris

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Camden, NJHerndon, VAMillersville, MD
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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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TL;DR · Maritime Division Chief Engineer

The Maritime Division Chief Engineer leads a cross-functional engineering organization to develop innovative product solutions and advance critical technology enablers for Government, DoD, and International markets. This role is responsible for the technical scope, cost, and schedule performance of all engineering content within the division while managing the internal research and development portfolio and the product technology roadmap. The individual will oversee engineering budgets, champion the new product introduction process, and manage staffing demands to address potential skills gaps. Key responsibilities include mentoring leadership, ensuring smooth transitions to production phases, and resolving high-impact technical issues. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, extensive experience in mission-critical or safety-critical development environments, and expertise in EVMS/CAM responsibilities. The role requires an active Secret security clearance and proficiency in managing geographically diverse teams across multiple engineering disciplines.

What you'll do

  • Deliver technical scope, cost, and schedule performance for all engineering content within the division.
  • Lead a cross-functional engineering team to develop innovative products and advance critical technology enablers.
  • Manage engineering staffing demand, resource allocation, and the recruitment of top talent.
  • Oversee the Internal Research and Development (IRAD) portfolio and maintain the product technology roadmap.
  • Act as the primary decision-maker for high-level, high-impact engineering technical issues.
  • Manage engineering organization budgets and oversee project work plans in accordance with funding limits.
  • Champion the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to ensure smooth transitions to production.
  • Represent the engineering organization during interactions with major customers and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • 15 years of experience in a product development role with mandatory DoD experience.
  • 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • Experience leading large engineering organizations that are geographically diverse.
  • Active Secret level Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship required; Top Secret/SCI is preferred.
  • Prior leadership across two or more engineering disciplines (preferred).
  • Experience in mission-critical or safety-critical development environments (preferred).
  • Master’s degree in Engineering or a Master’s of Business Administration (highly desired).

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