Title:  Senior Specialist, Project Engineering

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