Lead, Project Engineering

L3Harris Technologies

. Provide full lifecycle engineering leadership across software and hardware development, assembly, integration, and test efforts .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timePalm Bay • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full lifecycle engineering leadership, project management, and cost account management, with a strong focus on satellite system development and integration. Proven ability to manage multi-discipline programs, ensuring compliance with budget and schedule commitments while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP)Integrated Product Team Lead/Cost Account Management (IPTL/CAM)Satellite System DevelopmentEarned Value ManagementRoot Cause Corrective Action Processes

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Hard Skills

System IntegrationVerification and ValidationProject EngineeringProgram Execution Best PracticesDesign-to-Cost ActivitiesBudget ManagementRisk ManagementValue Stream MappingProduction SupportDeployment Support

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCustomer CommunicationProblem SolvingTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationDoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Space-Based Remote Sensing PayloadsSpace VehiclesDefense MissionsGovernment Contract Acquisition LifecycleMulti-Discipline Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPMPRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide full lifecycle engineering leadership across software and hardware development, assembly, integration, and test efforts
Plan, coordinate, and execute technical activities from concept development through design, build, integration, verification, delivery, and sustainment
Lead project teams to meet customer requirements within allocated cost and schedule commitments
Develop, oversee, and coordinate cost, schedule, and technical aspects of engineering projects within program guidelines
Review engineering project and budget status, manage schedules, drive execution, identify opportunities, and achieve payment milestones
Assess engineering issues and develop resolutions supporting productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction
Identify, track, mitigate, manage, and disposition program-level risks and opportunities
Estimate project/product resource and material needs
Coordinate between resource managers/supervisors and ensure required reviews and approvals are received
Develop schedules using Earned Value and manage projects using Earned Value indicators on DCMA-surveilled programs
Participate in small teams and perform varied execution-driving tasks, including value stream mapping
Collaborate with program management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers
Maintain regular customer contact on quick-reaction projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and minimum 7 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years of prior related experience
Integrated product team lead/Cost account management (IPTL/CAM) experience
Experience in satellite system development
Experience with system integration, verification and validation, and production or deployment support
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects
PMP certification desired
Active DoD security clearance preferred
Preferred experience with project engineering and program execution best practices
Preferred experience with space-based remote sensing payloads, space vehicles, and defense missions
Preferred experience managing multi-discipline programs across multiple locations
Preferred experience in software development and integration programs
Preferred experience managing projects with total budgets of $70M+
Preferred experience or knowledge of the Government contract acquisition lifecycle
Preferred experience with design-to-cost activities
Preferred experience with program pursuit and proposal activities
Preferred experience with operations and/or manufacturing activities
Preferred experience with Root Cause Corrective Action processes and techniques

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities