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Senior Specialist, Project Engineering

L3 Harris
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Job Title : Senior Specialist, Project Engineering-T-AGOS

Job Code : 19113

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 Tactical Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance (T-AGOS) 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 :

  • 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
  • Salary : $18

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