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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Scientist, Systems Engineering

Job Code: 16655

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Pursuits and Programs - DoD team within the Tactical Communications Sector at L3Harris is looking for a highly motiviated and experienced engineer to lead major US DoD programs.  The engineering leadership duties required of the successful candidate includes cross functional leadership and reporting at the functional and senior leadership level.  This candidate will lead programs that are major revenue drivers for the TCOM business.

Essential Functions:

Broad in nature and may encompass multiple phases of a program lifecycle to include Pursuit, Development, Production, Testing or Post-Delivery SupportAccountable to both Program Manager and Engineering Leadership Team: to serve as the program focal point for all engineering development, deliverable definition, resource allocation, task assignment and completion, problem solving and decision making necessary to accomplish program goals Responsible for the day-to-day tactical duties for assigned programs. Coordinates all engineering aspects of the program to meet scope, schedule and design to cost goals within the program guidelines set by Program Manager and the engineering teamUses project management practices for resource planning, personnel oversight, and cost/schedule trackingDevelops, manages, and maintains all aspects of program-level risks, including mitigation strategy and cost implicationsDemonstrates operational discipline, ownership and projects leadershipMaintains scope control through disciplined change managementMonitors the program from initiation through completion and customer acceptanceTravel – up to 25% domestic travel is possible

Qualifications:

Requires mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas. Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization. Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. Active US DoD Secret Clearance; or, ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science or related field Ability to clearly articulate direction, status, issues, risks, and opportunities, to team, peers, leadership and  the program team.Ability to partner with stake holders and team leaders to identify needs and develop marketable Tactical Communication System solutions which provide value to the customer.Proven and effective communications skills, interpersonal skills, customer mission focus and results oriented.  Lead from the frontFamiliarity with L3Harris tactical radio productsSuccessful candidate will need a strong knowledge and understanding of DoD customer base and their communications needsProvide mentorship to junior project engineers

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $128,000 - $238,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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