Scientist, Project Engineering - L3Harris Technologies : Job Details

Job Title: Scientist, Project EngineeringJob Code: 17678Job Location: Multiple locations available, work must be done onsite, relocation can be provided for those that qualify Job Description:Professional Expert Project Engineering Staff for the IMS Segment Project Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE), reporting to the IMS Director of Project Engineering.The role is focused on:Troubled program deep-dives (EAC Analysis & opportunity maximization), independent technical reviews, proposal technical & cost reviews, and expert consultingProject Engineering policy, process, procedures, work-instructions, training development & deploymentAssist with PE Strategy development (org. design, emerging tools/technologies, deployment planning & follow-through)Other opportunities as assigned/on-behalf of the IMS Director, Project Engineering. The successful candidate will need to be a change agent to help strengthen the engineering rigor of the organization by working collaboratively with other CoEs and within various IMS businesses to ensure strong execution of engineering work across IRADs, pursuits, and programs. This leader will be expected to display a strategic mindset and possess strong project planning, business/financial acumen, excellent judgment, be a forward thinker, have strong communications skills and a high initiative/bias for action. Strong sensitivity to the enterprise financial forces, organizational dynamics, and influence pathways is critical to success. Essential Functions:Develop objectives, roadmap, and plans to achieve IMS PE Team Key Results, Initiatives, and Tiger-Team-Type PE corrective actionsDevelop and articulate business cases for objectives and initiativesProvide subject matter expertise to independent reviews of pursuits, programs, and PE Discipline across the SegmentIdentify the need for, develop, build consensus, publish, transition, and monitor PE command mediaPartner with Segment and CHQ engineering leadership in the development and execution of business, interfacing regularly with the program leadership team and other cross-functional members of the IMS leadership teamCollaborate with peers/counterparts in other segments to partner on initiatives, leverage PE best practices, and enact economies-of-scale benefits across the L3Harris EnterpriseWillingness to coach and mentor high-potential PE engineersWillingness to travel up to 25% (annual average)Must be able to obtain a DoD Security clearance Qualifications:Requires mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization. Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.Experience with the one or more of the following areas is required:Mechanical/ Electrical EngineeringSystems EngineeringProject EngineeringLeadership - Task or IPT Leader and/or Functional ManagementEVMS Practitioner CompetencyUS Citizenship. Preferred Additional Skills:Business degree (BS, MBA) highly desirableAerospace and Defense experience outside L3Harris highly desirableCapture and Proposal DevelopmentEntire Program/Engineering Life Cycle Phases and ActivitiesDemonstrated strategic mindset and possess strong project planning, business/financial acumen, excellent judgment, forward thinking, with excellent communications skills, and a high initiative/bias for actionAble to work in a multi-level complex project schema—navigating a vague and broad space, to define plans and options, ensure alignment of all stakeholders across sites, division, sector, segment, and corporate teams.Experience leading functional engineering scope, with demonstrated success in managing remote work across geographically dispersed teams.Change agent with demonstrated examples; comfortable vigorously challenging the status quoAbility to take calculated risks, achieve success or fail quickly, learn, and move aheadAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; possesses strong organization and prioritization skillsStrong business acumen needed to interact with senior leaders and executivesAttention to detail, conscientiousness, and industriousSelf-motivated with strong ability to prioritize workload and drive personal and team task completionComfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced, rapidly changing, results-oriented work environmentSelf-confident with exceptional influencing and leadership skillsActive DoD security clearance, TS//SCI with Full-Scope (CI & Lifestyle) Polygraph preferred#LI-JV1 In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $128,000 - $238,00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.