Senior Specialist, Project Engineer

Build and lead engineering execution for critical programs at L3Harris in Greenville, TX. This role is the technical lead across assigned projects, partnering closely with the Program Manager to keep technical performance aligned to program objectives, requirements, budget, and schedule. You will also support proposal technical evaluations and deliver clear technical communication to customers and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate with a diverse engineering and production team across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver solutions that meet contractual requirements
• Translate statement of work requirements into engineering direction to guide execution
• Prepare engineering proposal briefings and support other engineering functions in bid development
• Provide project planning and technical guidance within scope, schedule, and budget
• Write and deliver presentations on product status for program reviews
• Review, approve, and sign off on technical contractual deliverables to the customer
• Apply a broad understanding of engineering processes and policies
• Serve as the technical point of contact for the customer’s proposal technical evaluation
• Prepare effective customer and senior leadership presentations to communicate technical information
• Support work across all contract phases, including requirements, design, manufacturing, integration, and testing
• Manage subcontractors
• Support aircraft modification and certification activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of relevant prior experience, or Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of relevant prior experience
• Experience and/or working knowledge preparing proposals, reviewing bids, and supporting proposal submission through customer technical evaluation
• Experience and working knowledge of aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance, aircraft modification, and aircraft sustainment
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience working successfully in a team environment
• Experience interpreting statement of work requirements into engineering direction for execution
• Aircraft certification experience, including Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft, FAA Supplemental Type certification, and Military Airworthiness certification
• Ground, aircraft, space, or shipborne mission system integration expertise
• Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems experience
• Requirements Verification and Validation
• Aeronautical Engineering experience (electrical, structural, mechanical, stress, mass properties, aerodynamics, etc.)
• Cost, Estimating, CAM (Control Account Management), and/or EVM (Earned Value Management) experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction using continuous problem solving
• System troubleshooting and field support
• Experience interacting with flightline operations personnel for testing and systems calibration

Schedule and Location

• Location: Greenville, TX (onsite)
• Job schedule: 9/80 schedule, working 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off
• Travel: Travel may be required up to 20% based on business needs