Senior Specialist, Project Engineer

Job description

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Sr. Specialist, Project Engineer

Job Code: 43186

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris' Spectrum Superiority segment is seeking a Project Engineer responsible for managing the day‑to‑day tactical execution of assigned engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance projects. This role oversees cost, schedule, and technical performance, serving as the primary liaison between engineering project management, cross‑functional teams, and leadership. The position monitors project progress, resolves complex issues, and implements improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. It also provides coordination across resource managers, ensures required reviews and approvals are met, and may conduct project analyses to support future program effectiveness.

Essential Functions:

Manage day to day tactical activities for assigned engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance Manage day‑to‑day tactical activities for assigned engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance projects.

Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure alignment with Program Manager and customer expectations.

Serve as the primary point of contact between engineering project management, cross‑functional teams, and line leadership.

Monitor project status, budgets, and schedules, preparing reports and recommending corrective actions as needed.

Identify and resolve complex project issues to support productivity, quality, and customer‑satisfaction objectives.

Develop and maintain mechanisms for tracking project progress, enabling timely intervention and problem‑solving.

Coordinate with resource managers to ensure appropriate staffing, project reviews, and required approvals are obtained.

Comprehensive level knowledge of job area. May have in-depth knowledge of project management

Implements strategic goals established by leadership on assigned projects

Establishes operational plans for job area with short-term impact on results

Expert in Earned Value Management and cost/schedule estimation

Experience coordinating across multiple engineering functions

Experience communicating directly with customer and in front of non-technical audience

Guide, coach, and support project team members, contributing to improved processes and execution effectiveness.

Communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners such as customers or vendors to ensure alignment and issue resolution.

Conduct project analyses during phase‑down and capture lessons learned to benefit future engineering programs. projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience

Knowledge and experience using AI tools for staffing, forecasting and other related technical tasks

Experience in system level development, requirements definition, analysis, and risk mitigation for Communications, Open Systems Architecture, Satellite Communications, and/or Electronic Presentation and communication skills

Space Communications Design, Architecture Experience

Space Parts, Materials and Process BackgroundProposal experience with DoD contracts

An active Secret or Top Secret US DoD clearance or the ability to obtain a US DoD clearance

L3Harris 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.

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Worksite address

salt lake city, UT, 84193, US

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