Senior Scientist, Project and Chief Engineering

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L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Scientist, Project and Chief Engineering Job Code: 46373 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT 100% on-site Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Position Overview: L3Harris is seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead for the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program. This position will be based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The IPT Lead will provide senior technical leadership for the development and design of critical components for Phase 2 of the NGJ program. This role is responsible and accountable for technical, cost, and schedule performance of their assigned IPT and for close coordination with program, Chief Engineering, and executive leadership to ensure successful execution in a complex Electronic Warfare environment.

Essential Functions: Strategic Technical Leadership:

• Lead IPT technical direction, architecture, integration strategy, and technical risk reduction.
• Define scope, interfaces, and execution priorities across the IPT and align them with program objectives.
• Brief senior leadership and customers on technical status, risks, and opportunities.

Program Execution and Management:

• Own cost, schedule, and technical performance for their IPT using EVMS, IMS, and related program management tools.
• Lead cross-functional engineering execution through development, build, integration, test, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and program standards.

Technical Project Management:

• Lead design reviews, milestone reviews, technical meetings, and execution planning activities.
• Provide technical oversight for build and test, system integration, verification, qualification, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain key technical documentation, plans, and roadmaps.

Team Leadership and Resource Management:

• Allocate resources and ensure the IPT is staffed to meet technical and delivery commitments.
• Drive alignment across engineering disciplines, partner IPTs, and program leadership.
• Foster strong team performance, accountability, and collaboration.

Additional Requirements:

• This role is 100% on-site in Salt Lake City due to the need for close coordination with engineering, build, integration, and test teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 35%.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Deep understanding of Electronic Warfare systems and DoD development lifecycles.
• Working knowledge of digital, RF, mechanical, network, or software design disciplines.
• Experience in classified program environments.
• Experience managing large portfolios or major development efforts.
• MS degree in an engineering discipline strongly preferred.
• TS/SCI eligible

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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