Senior Specialist, Project Engineer

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 Specialist, Project Engineer

Senior Specialist, Project Engineer joins the Spectrum Superiority segment to manage the tactical execution of engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance projects. This role oversees cost, schedule, and technical performance while serving as the primary liaison between engineering project management, cross-functional teams, and leadership. Key responsibilities include monitoring project budgets, resolving complex issues, and coordinating with resource managers to ensure staffing and approvals. The successful candidate will utilize expertise in Earned Value Management, cost/schedule estimation, and AI tools for forecasting. Required skills include experience in system level development, requirements definition, and risk mitigation for Satellite Communications or Open Systems Architecture. The role focuses on improving productivity and quality within defense technology, specifically addressing space communications design, architecture, and parts, materials, and process backgrounds.

What you'll do

  • Manage day-to-day tactical activities for engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance projects.
  • Oversee project cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet customer expectations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between engineering project management, cross-functional teams, and leadership.
  • Monitor project budgets and schedules while preparing reports and recommending corrective actions.
  • Identify and resolve complex project issues to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinate with resource managers to ensure appropriate staffing and obtain required approvals.
  • Conduct project analyses during phase-down to capture lessons learned for future programs.
  • Use Earned Value Management and cost/schedule estimation to track project progress.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Expert in Earned Value Management and cost/schedule estimation.
  • Experience coordinating across multiple engineering functions.
  • Experience communicating directly with customers and in front of non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge and experience using AI tools for staffing, forecasting, and other technical tasks (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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