Lead, Project Engineer

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Waco
Posted on: March 3, 2026

Job Description:

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 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 Title: Lead, Project Engineering Job Code : 31628 Job Location: Waco, TX Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: L3Harris is actively seeking a Lead Project Engineer (PE) to support the execution of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on airborne platforms and development of our Digital ICE product line. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring the program technical development is performed to meet all technical, cost, and schedule requirements. This includes but is not limited to: Planning and execution of program activities Documenting and approval of program plans Ensuring life-cycle process adherence Risk identification and management Customer and Senior Leadership interaction Overall program coordination during the program lifecycle The individual Engineering Functional Task Leaders (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Specialty Engineering, Logistic Engineering, Technical Publications, etc.) report to and take direction from the Project Engineer for the assigned program operations. In addition, Project Engineers are the key technical interfaces to Customers and have the responsibility to interact with Customers at every phase of the program lifecycle. Essential Functions: Lead cross-functional engineering teams in program execution and bid/proposal activities. Provide technical leadership to resolve design and integration challenges for system integration efforts Provide technical leadership on the development of specialized software and/or hardware for Electronic Attack Mission Systems and Digital ICS products Provide leadership in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget. Track Engineering Performance Metrics and brief program status on a monthly basis to senior engineering leadership Track cost and schedule execution and be able to explain any variances and the path to get back to program targets Ensure program execution and Bid/Proposal development are in accordance with engineering processes and policies Ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and safety standards Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget. Demonstrated experience understanding of engineering processes and policies Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration, Test and Delivery Ability to travel as needed based on business demands Demonstrated experience in one of the following disciplines: Software/Hardware Engineering Systems Engineering (including Test Engineering) Project Engineering An active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship Preferred Additional Skills: Demonstrated experience in leadership by being a Task Leader, IPT Leader, and/or Functional Manager, or other similar leadership roles Demonstrated experience in communicating with internal and external Customer stakeholders Excellent communication skills 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, 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 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.

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