Scientist, Project Engineering

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Scientist, Project Engineering at L3Harris Technologies summary: As a Scientist in Project Engineering at L3Harris, I lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver technology solutions for GPS applications in the defense industry. My role involves managing project execution, collaborating with business and engineering teams, and providing technical leadership for program development while ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and meeting critical program objectives, I leverage advanced technical expertise and foster teamwork to achieve success. L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.Job Title: Program Chief EngineerJob Code: 21100 Job Location: Anaheim, CASchedule: 4/10*This position is eligible for a $10k sign-on bonus!Job Description:

• Senior technical representative on the team and collaborate with Program Management in the execution of one or more GPS Multi Antenna Element Receiver programs for High Anti-Jam Projectile applications
• Interact with the Business Development and Engineering teams to ensure the work output is consistent with business needs and compliant with development practices
• Manage the execution of a multi-discipline, large development team including major subcontractors and contract manufacturers to achieve the defined technical program objectives while managing and controlling the schedule and cost
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to proposal activities for new related business opportunities
• Document and present papers of the teams work products that allow others to leverage the work in other business areas
• Work through the functional organizations to properly staff and project future staffing requirements based on the current programs work and future related business opportunities
• Work with Subject Matter Experts, Chief Engineers, and Business Development to identify future business opportunities & gaps to meeting those opportunities, and execute IR&D projects to close the gaps and develop the next generation of GPS & Multi-GNSS AJ productsEssential Functions:
  • Secret Clearance (Interim acceptable to start), ability to travel (
  • Day to day management of technical aspects of the project, including cross-functional decision making, and risk management activities.
  • Definition of task scope and job cost estimation (as documented in the Project Plan and presented at the Project Plan Gate Review)
  • Management of interpersonal team relations within the project
  • Obtaining adequate staffing from functional management
  • Identifying priority issues for Engineering staffing & other resources affecting the project
  • Meeting Engineering scheduled milestone goals
  • Keeping costs within the dictated budget, oversight of Estimate to Complete activities, and identifying to the Program Manager any cost growth and reasons for growth
  • Coordinate Production transition/hand off to Operations and Quality efforts (in/out of house)
  • Manage and track the Job Documentation List item completion and day to day status delegation
  • Primary responsibility for Engineering Project Status (i.e. hot list, POC support, PIR, etc)
  • Earned Value variance analysis of Engineering Tasks
  • Document/present papers of the teams work products allowing others to leverage the work in other business areas
  • Drive process changes into the organization to improve overall effectiveness on future developments
  • Provide recommendations on investments to improve operational efficiencies in the engineering organizationQualifications:
    • Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related expereience.
    • Active Secret Clearance is required, Interim acceptablePreferred Additional Skills:
      • Mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience
      • MS Office skills including Teams and Project
      • Exceptional presentation, written, and oral communication skills required
      • Demonstrated ability to work well with technical and non-technical staff, customers, and subcontractors is required
      • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal direction and guidance
      • Less than 25% Travel
      • Earned Value Management
      • Hands on experience with GPS and GPS Wavefront Simulators
      • Python
      • JIRAIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $150,000 - $278,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.#LI-KL2L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
        Keywords: Project Engineering, GPS Technology, Defense Industry, Technical Leadership, Program Management, Defense Technology Solutions, Multi-Disciplinary Teams, Engineering Project Management, Operational Efficiency, Aerospace's Advanced SystemsRequired
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