Project Scientist/Engineer

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Greenville
Posted on: September 24, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Scientist, Project Engineer
Job Code: 14997
Job Location: Greenville, TX (100% On-site)
Schedule: 9/80
Must be able to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Job Description:
The Project Engineer (PE) holds technical responsibility and authority for the program under the technical authority from Engineering Leadership to execute assigned programs, as well as direct integration with the Program Manager (PM). This includes but is not limited to:
Planning and execution of program activities,
Documenting, an approval of program plans,
Ensuring life-cycle process adherence,
Risk identification and management,
Customer and Senior Leadership interaction,
Overall program coordination during the program lifecycle.
To this end, the individual Engineering Functional Task Leaders (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Specialty Engineering, Logistic Engineering, Technical Publications, etc.) report to/and take direction from the PE for the assigned program operations.
The PE manages the technical functions of the program through Project Work Authorizations (PWAs) as a joint effort with the PM. The PE coordinates with the Functional Managers in the utilization of and Earned Value (EV) reporting via the Labor Tracking System (LTS) to insure consistency between the Functional and Program roll-up relative to performance against schedule and budgeted work scope.
The PE is also responsible for program technical performance that extends beyond the "Engineering" functions, to ensuring technical compliance within the total operations activities (i.e. extends to the interfaces of manufacturing and HD&L). In addition, Project Engineers are the key technical interfaces to Customers and have the responsibility/opportunity to interact with Customers at every phase of our program lifecycles.
PEs can be assigned to Programs of Record and/or Program proposal/pursuit activities.
Job Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. An advanced technical degree is strongly preferred. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
Seven years of experience performing in a Project Engineering or similar role.
Must be able to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Availability for international travel 10-25%
Experience with the one or more of the following areas is required:
Program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
Broad understanding of engineering processes and policies
Aircraft Integration, Test and Delivery experience
Military-Type Certification experience
Experience in one of the following disciplines:
Aeronautical Engineering (electrical, structural, mechanical, stress, mass properties, aerodynamics, etc.)
Software/Hardware Engineering
Systems Engineering (including Test Engineering)
Project Engineering
Leadership Skills (i.e., Task Leader, IPT Leader and/or Functional Management)
Executive Level Integration and Communication (to include internal and Customer stakeholders)

Preferred Additional Skills:
Overall development and maintenance of a project baseline
RC-135 Mission System experience
ISR Ground Station experience

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