Senior Program Chief Engineer Director, GPS / A-PNT

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Yorba Linda, CA
Salary
$184,000–$341,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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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 Program Chief Engineer Director, GPS / A-PNT

Sr Program Chief Engineer/Director - GPS / A-PNT serves as a technical expert within the Navigation Solutions business unit. The role provides deep and broad expertise in GPS and Assured Position Navigation Timing (A-PNT) User Equipment across all engineering disciplines for multiple programs. Responsibilities include developing strategic and tactical plans, creating detailed technical architectures, and managing complex project initiatives to meet stringent requirements. The candidate will provide leadership as a recognized expert while collaborating with other business areas to execute programs. Key skills include mastery of MGUE, RF-related Navigation, Hardware and Software design, MGNSS, Anti-Jam, Anti-Spoof, Sensor Fusion, and GPS 153 and 177 interfaces. The role addresses the technical challenge of providing advanced military GPS capabilities in embedded real-time systems for use in weapons, ground, airborne, maritime, and space environments.

What you'll do

  • Provide hands-on technical expertise in GPS and Assured Position Navigation Timing (A-PNT) engineering across multiple programs.
  • Serve as a recognized internal and external expert and thought leader in GPS User Equipment technology.
  • Develop strategic and tactical plans for GPS A-PNT projects to meet technical, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Create detailed technical architectures for military embedded real-time systems in various environments.
  • Manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization under consultative direction.
  • Communicate with program stakeholders and customers to explain policies and gain cooperation on engineering practices.
  • Support business development efforts by collaborating with other internal business areas to execute programs.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an active Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 15 years of experience, a Graduate degree with 13 years of experience, or 19 years of experience without a degree.
  • 15+ years of hands-on GPS/A-PNT, RF-related Navigation, or similar Engineering Development experience, especially in Military GPS User Equipment.
  • 10+ years of combined experience as a Chief Engineer and Architect and/or Engineering Fellow.
  • 10+ years of experience developing technical GPS A-PNT strategic plans and detailed architectures across all engineering disciplines.
  • 10+ years of experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills for internal teams, customers, and program stakeholders.
  • 5+ years as a recognized expert and leader with deep mastery in GPS and PNT User Equipment.
  • U.S. citizens.

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