Senior Scientist, Project and Chief Engineering

L3Harris

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Salt Lake City, UT
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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 · Senior Scientist, Project and Chief Engineering

The Senior Scientist, Project and Chief Engineering serves as an Integrated Product Team Lead for the Next Generation Jammer Program. In this role, the individual provides senior technical leadership for the development and design of critical components during Phase 2 of the program. Key responsibilities include leading technical direction, architecture, integration strategy, and risk reduction while managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. The position requires leading cross-functional engineering through development, build, integration, and testing phases. Necessary skills include proficiency with EVMS and IMS tools, along with knowledge of digital, RF, mechanical, network, or software design disciplines. The work occurs within a complex Electronic Warfare environment, requiring deep understanding of Electronic Warfare systems and DoD development lifecycles to ensure compliance with customer requirements.

What you'll do

  • Lead the technical direction, architecture, integration strategy, and risk reduction for the IPT.
  • Define scope, interfaces, and execution priorities to align with program objectives.
  • Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance using EVMS and IMS tools.
  • Lead cross-functional engineering through development, build, integration, testing, and issue resolution.
  • Brief senior leadership and customers on technical status, risks, and opportunities.
  • Provide technical oversight for system integration, verification, qualification, and deployment.
  • Allocate resources and ensure the IPT is staffed to meet delivery commitments.
  • Develop and maintain key technical documentation, plans, and roadmaps.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of related experience.
  • Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of related experience.
  • Minimum of 19 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active US Secret Security Clearance.
  • MS degree in an engineering discipline (preferred).
  • Deep understanding of Electronic Warfare systems and DoD development lifecycles (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of digital, RF, mechanical, network, or software design disciplines (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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