Lead, Project Engineering - IRAD

$122,500 - $227,500/Yr

L3Harris Technologies - Anaheim, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Anaheim, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead, Project Engineering - IRAD position at L3Harris involves managing the engineering Internal Research and Development (IRAD) portfolio, focusing on strategic technical leadership and best practice processes. The role requires collaboration with various divisions to meet long-term product development goals, ensuring effective planning and execution of projects while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering Internal Research and Development (IRAD) portfolio with best practice processes and tools.
• Assist divisions in meeting long-term product development goals that enable profitable growth.
• Provide strategic technical leadership of the IRAD portfolio and establish a monthly review cadence to track milestones and manage program dependencies.
• Coordinate with the Maritime Sector Strategy lead and division Chief Engineers to develop and update mission and product roadmaps.
• Promote innovative methodologies to solve business issues in an agile manner.
• Review each IRAD project's execution plans (Technical, Cost, and Schedule) and milestones with the Engineering Leadership Team.
• Coordinate forecasts with the Maritime Sector finance team and provide monthly updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and minimum 9 years of applicable experience in a product development role, OR a Master's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of experience, OR in lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active US DoD Secret Level Security Clearance.
• 9 years of applicable experience in a product development role; DoD experience is a must.
• Experience leading engineering integrated product teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with control account management and Earned Value (EV) management.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays