Senior Specialist, Project Engineering

L3Harris Technologies - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Herndon, VA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Specialist, Project Engineering for the Tactical Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance (T-AGOS) Programs is responsible for the technical execution of engineering projects, including system architecture, requirements management, software development, hardware design, and compliance with cybersecurity requirements. This role involves leading project teams, managing schedules and budgets, and serving as the primary point of contact between program management and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead providing direction in Systems Development methodologies and processes.
• Establish schedule, resource, budget, and tool requirements for engineering projects.
• Oversee and manage schedule and technical execution of engineering projects within budget and staffing constraints.
• Drive engineering team execution of each project; lead, direct, and review the work of assigned project team members.
• 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.
• 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 on assigned projects.
• Lead technical exchanges with customers and suppliers; support customer visits and travel for new or ongoing business activities.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.
• Well versed in Microsoft project management tools, VISIO, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work across functional organizations, both internally and externally.

Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Commitment to community and excellence