Job Title: Senior Specialist, Project Engineering
Job Code: 16538
Job Location: Herndon, VA
Schedule: 9/80 REG
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.
About L3Harris Technologies:
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Description:
Project Engineer (PE) for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Joint Operating & Control Electrical Network (JOCELN) Programs . The PE is responsible for the technical execution of the program to include system architecture, requirements management, software development, hardware design and delivery, hardware/software integration, subcontractor management, and compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) cybersecurity requirements and controls.
Essential Functions:
- Act as technical lead that provides direction in the use of Systems Development methodologies and processes (per SEI CMMI and/or ISO 9001/AS 9100 compliant processes to execute assigned tasks).
- Establish schedule, resource, budget, and tool requirements for each engineering project
- Oversee and manage schedule and technical execution of engineering projects within budget and staffing constraints, and program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
- Drive engineering team execution of each project; lead, direct, and review the work of assigned project team members, coordinating closely with Functional Managers on staffing requirements
- Develop cost estimates for assigned tasks and proposed work
- Identify and manage project technical and lifecycle risks and opportunities
- Serve as the single point-of-contact between Program Management, the engineering project team, and front line Functional Management.
- Lead and participate in Technical and Cost Proposal development
- Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) comprised of Systems Engineers, Hardware and Software Engineers, and SMEs from other engineering disciplines
- Act as an advisor to senior management and customers on advanced technical studies and applications
- Act as Control Account Manager (CAM) for the project, providing regular EAC and ETC reports
- Use performance metrics, earned value, and other techniques to measure and control system development efforts; recommend organizational process improvements where appropriate
- Communicate within and outside of the organization to direct activities, perform tasks, explain changes, and implement project requirements
- Ensure system architecture and related documentation is developed according to project standards
- Assess and advise program management regarding the impact of scope, schedule, staffing, and budget modification requests
- Ensure that applicable Engineering processes are followed and suggest process improvements (as appropriate) on assigned projects
- Lead technical exchanges with customers and suppliers; support customer visits and travel for new or ongoing business activities
Qualifications: (refer to Career Framework)
- US Citizenship required
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; Secret (or higher) security clearance is highly desired
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (System, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer), Mathematics, or Computer Science
- Minimum 6 years engineering development experience (or 4 years with Graduate Degree); inclusive of 1 year of engineering team leadership experience
- Experience and knowledge in requirements analysis, software development and testing, and hardware/software integration for machinery control systems
- Experience in the design, construction, testing, and operation of vessel machinery and electrical systems
- Fundamental understanding of industry accepted design methods and practices, including design spaces/tradeoffs, test data analysis, and requirement/specification change processes
- Experience and knowledge in developing, proposing, managing, implementing, and testing products and system solutions in Electric Propulsion, Machinery Control, and Damage Control systems
- Recent experience and direct participation in technical and cost proposal development
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering experience and knowledge is desired
- A technical Master’s degree (i.e., MSEE, MSCS, MSSE, etc.) is highly desired
- Comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of project management
- Strong knowledge of Software Development and System Engineering processes
- Strong knowledge of system architecture and component design of maritime propulsion and machinery control systems
- Working knowledge of hardware and software-based network systems, communications, embedded systems and systems integration environments
- Working knowledge of MIL-SPECS, DOD regulations and practices, and Critical Path management systems
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
- Navy or related military experience is highly desired
- Shipyard and/or ship system integration experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of MIL-SPECS, DOD regulations and practices, Classification Society rules (ABS, DNV, ABYC, etc.), and Critical Path management systems
- Well versed in Microsoft project management tools, VISIO, and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work across functional organizations, both internally and externally
- 10% travel is anticipated, to include periods aboard vessels in offshore environment
