Principal, Product Development

L3Harris Technologies - Anaheim, CA

Full-time - Senior

Anaheim, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal, Product Development role at L3Harris Technologies is focused on leading product strategy and development within the Maritime Sector. The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineer with a strong background in product management, market analysis, and business development. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain product roadmaps, define product evolution, and recommend strategic investments or divestitures. The role emphasizes customer engagement, risk management, and effective marketing support to drive product success.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the strategy team to develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for all Maritime Sector product lines.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitor products.
• Lead cross-functional teams to conceptualize, develop, and recommend expansion of product lines.
• Work with program managers to capture lifecycle management of existing and new product lines on the product roadmaps.
• Support business development and program managers to build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create effective marketing strategies, including product launches and promotional materials.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize product development and operational risks.
• Develop and manage the sector IRAD budget in collaboration with engineering and division general managers.
• Coordinate cross sector and cross segment on larger, enterprise-wide product lines.
• Advise on starting or acquiring new product lines and divesting existing products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience or post-graduate degree and 10 years of experience.
• Prior product design and engineering experience.
• Experience conducting market research and analysis.
• Experience supporting business development and capture teams.
• Demonstrated ability to present to executives/management on important topics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify problems and propose solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, across geographically-disbursed teams.
• Ability to handle complex problems and take initiative to research issues, engage in self-learning, problem solve, and implement solutions.
• Ability to establish rapport, communicate effectively, and collaborate with users, data providers, and management at all levels within an organization.
• Ability to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
• Program management, life cycle process knowledge.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, high quality of product deliverables.
• Advanced organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to comfortably adjust as priorities change.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced environment yet remain focused on long-term organizational goals.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication skills, commitment to quality, customer focus, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.