Program Chief Engineer, Encryption Products

L3Harris

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Camden, NJ
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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 · Program Chief Engineer, Encryption Products

Program Chief Engineer - Encryption Products The Program Chief Engineer leads engineering execution for advanced encryption products within a business focused on aerospace and defense encryption. This role serves as the primary interface between program management and multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical, cost, and schedule performance across product development. The individual will drive integrated activities involving systems, hardware, software, integration, testing, and certification efforts while managing risks and communicating status to stakeholders. Key requirements include experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and a background in aerospace and defense engineering. The role specifically addresses the technical challenge of developing NSA-certified cryptographic products and integrating high-trust subsystems into U.S. DoD systems. Candidates must possess expertise in advanced cryptographic systems, waveform technologies, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex development cycles toward successful certification and production transition.

What you'll do

  • Lead engineering execution for encryption products while ensuring technical, cost, and schedule performance.
  • Serve as the primary engineering interface to the Program Manager and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Drive integrated product development across systems, hardware, software, integration, testing, and certification.
  • Partner with functional managers to manage staffing alignment and team effectiveness.
  • Communicate program status, technical risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Manage engineering development for NSA-certified cryptographic products through production transition.
  • Support proposal development, technical planning, and strategic investment initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience, a Master's and 7 years, or 13 years of experience without a degree are required.
  • Significant experience in aerospace and defense engineering is required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary product development teams is required.
  • Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance within complex development programs is required.
  • Experience in a management or technical leadership role with responsibility for cross-functional team execution is required.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) is required.
  • Demonstrated success leading engineering development programs for NSA-certified encryption & cryptographic products is required.
  • U.S. citizens.

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