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About L3Harris
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.
L3Harris currently has
470 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$106,500–$197,500
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Specialist, Project Engineer (Cost Account Manager) serves as a technical leader responsible for implementing design and analysis tasks while overseeing special studies and coordinating testing activities. The role involves providing imaginative solutions to complex technical problems using conventional engineering techniques, interpreting technical documents, and preparing requirements to support project goals. Additionally, the individual will lead Root Cause and Corrective Action processes, review engineering drawings, and serve as the Release Train Engineer to maintain Agile methodologies and cadence. Key skills include advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software, strong analytical problem-solving, and effective communication with both technical and non-technical professionals. The position requires an active US LEVEL security clearance and involves managing project requirements within a defense technology context, specifically addressing challenges in space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains to ensure national security.
Develop and implement practical solutions to complex technical problems using standard engineering techniques.
Read, interpret, and write technical documents and specifications.
Create technical and design requirements to support specific project goals.
Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes across various functional areas.
Review and approve engineering drawings.
Serve as the Release Train Engineer to maintain Agile methodologies and program cadence.
Coordinate testing activities and oversee special studies for project implementation.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree with 4 years experience, Associate degree with 8 years experience, Graduate degree with 2 years experience, or 8 years experience without a degree.
Active US LEVEL security clearance.
Experience as a Cost Account Manager (preferred).
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software (preferred).
Energetic design and manufacturing experience (preferred).
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels (preferred).
Ability to establish and maintain priorities in a dynamic environment (preferred).
Embedded Hardware
Radio Frequency (RF)
Telemetry
Sensor Processing
Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
System Requirements Review (SRR)
Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
Critical Design Review (CDR)
Test Readiness Review (TRR)
Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)
Microsoft Office Suite
Electronic Warfare Systems
Type 1 Cryptographic Equipment
Earned Value Management
Project Management
AI Tools
Requirements Definition
Risk Mitigation
Open Systems Architecture
Satellite Communications
Space Communications Design
DoD Contracts
Global Trade Compliance