Chief Engineer

Company: Harris Geospatial Solutions
Location: Greenville
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

COVID-19 Hiring Update: Strengthening our workforce is more important than ever to meet our customers' mission-critical needs. L3Harris is continuing to hire talented people to join our team, and we are closely monitoring COVID-19 to ensure safe hiring practices are used. This includes limiting onsite candidate interviews and prioritizing video interviews. We also have virtual new hire onboarding processes in place for those whose jobs can be performed remotely. Click here to learn more about opportunities with L3Harris. For more information on L3Harris' response to the COVID-19 situation, click here . Let us find jobs for you based on the skills and experience in your LinkedIn profile. L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. 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 air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries. Description: Job Title: Chief Engineer Job Code: IMS20211401-55110 Job Location: Greenville, Texas Job Description: The Chief Engineer will report directly to the AVS Greenville Engineering Director and will serve as the Engineering lead across multiple programs and IRAD efforts. The Chief Engineer will help design solutions that meet customer requirements across various pursuits and awarded programs. The position will also require the individual to work closely with all aspects of the engineering team (Systems, Aeronautical, Software), as well as Program Management and Senior Leadership teams to help ensure the successful execution of programs. In addition, the position will require frequent interaction with customer communities, in both acquisition and operational phases, as the technical lead. The role will work closely with the program PMO to ensure execution of the program to the planned engineering schedule. This includes risk management for the program. The Chief Engineer will also be responsible for reporting technical program status to engineering leadership. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and a minimum of 10 (10) years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced technical or management degrees are desired.-- Experience with the one or more of the following areas is required:--Systems Engineering; Hardware Development; Software Development; Aero Design - (Electrical; Mechanical; Structural); Leadership - Task or IPT Leader and/or Functional Management Aircraft-platform-based sensor-system development program experience for all program phases, ISR sensor and aircraft communications experience (EO/IR SYSTEMS, SIGINT, COMMUNICATIONS, DATA LINKS, RADAR SYSTEMS, SELF PROTECT SYSTEMS) Must demonstrate the ability to lead a diverse team of technical subject matter experts and Engineering disciplines Must be able to effectively interface with program management and customers. Must have a strong set of core competencies including Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking / Planning, Communication, IPT / Cross Functional Behavior, Accountability, Critical Thinking, and the highest level of Ethical Conduct.-- Experience with most of the following is essential:

• Leadership - Task or IPT Leader and/or Functional Management
• Entire Program/Engineering Life Cycle Phases and Activities
• Customer/End-User and mission familiarity
• IRAD and Technical Baseline development/management
• Aircraft Modification and Modernization
• Requirements Management
• Communications
• Proposal Development
• Architecting airborne/ground mission system configurations to meet customer needs
• System Integration expertise in coordinating integration and test plans of multiple mission and non-mission systems Working Conditions:
  • Able to sit for prolonged periods and use a computer/keyboard
  • Typical office environment
  • Fast paced, result-driven environment
  • Must be willing and able to work extended hours when necessary
  • Must be willing to travel a minimum of 25% Qualification Requirements: Bachelor degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of applicable experience. A combination of education and experience may also be considered.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of advanced ISR solutions.
    • Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical management experience with progressive advancement in responsibilities leading to technical leadership and/or program management roles
    • Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions -- with clear competitive advantages -- to complex problems
    • Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills; able to present complex technology concepts in a clear and effective manner Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (TS/SCI) Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
      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. By submitting your r--sum-- for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your r--sum--, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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. Enter Your Email Address So We Can Track Your Referral Enter Email & Share No Recently Viewed Jobs Related Jobs L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status--or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.-- L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster and the "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement .L3Harris Technologies will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish . L3Harris is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Candidates needing assistance are encouraged to email requests for reasonable accommodations to AppAssistance@L3harris.com Please include a description of your accommodation request and the following contact information: full name and the best contact number and/or preferred means to communicate with you.

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