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L3Harris Technologies · 13 hours ago

Chief Engineer-Seabed Systems

Millersville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$155K/yr - $265K/yr

15+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, committed to delivering end-to-end technology solutions for national security. The Chief Engineer for Seabed Systems is responsible for leading a cross-functional engineering team, managing program execution, and ensuring technical and cost performance across a portfolio of projects.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build, develop, and lead approx. 65-person cross-functional engineering team to execute programs meeting requirements on budget and schedule

Manage and lead a group of 4-6 Program Chief Engineers who are responsible for individual program execution within the business portfolio

Maintain accountability of technical, cost, and schedule for project execution across the business portfolio including both customer funded and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts

Decision maker for high level / high impact engineering technical issues

Planning and execution of product development, from proposal to product definition, production transition, and sustainment to meet portfolio goals and objectives

Establish the engineering staffing demands and work plans for the business and collaborate with the functional engineering organization (matrix organization) to ensure appropriate resources are assigned to execute programs in accordance with time limitations and funding

Review and approve Estimates to Completes (ETC) of the engineering content for all programs within the business

Represent the engineering organization with major customers and stakeholders through clear communication

Directly collaborate with the Business General Manager as the primary engineering representative

Work to achieve annual business objectives including revenue and overhead budget management

Work and communicate effectively with all functions at all levels of the organization

Develop and support a culture of continuous improvement and best practices

Plan and implement engineering process improvements

Guide and review Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts

Use tools such as Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and engineering metrics to analyze program performance and apply corrective actions

Maintain a climate fostering a high level of employee motivation, performance, and commitment

Support new business pursuits and proposal cost reviews to ensure proper technology readiness, Design to Cost, and resource alignment

Qualification

AerospaceDefense experienceEarned Value ManagementSystem Engineering ProcessesCross-functional team leadershipUndersea Systems expertiseBid/Proposal experienceModel Based System EngineeringTechnical brief presentationContinuous improvement mindsetCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 18 years of prior related experience

15 years of applicable experience in Aerospace and Defense

10 years of experience leading cross functional engineering teams (including at least one assignment leading a 30+ person engineering team) through program lifecycles from proposal to production and sustainment

Active DoD Secret Clearance, which requires US Citizenship

Experience transitioning development programs through qualification to production

Good working knowledge of Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management, Risk and opportunity management, as well as understanding and reporting of engineering metrics

Ability to use engineering metrics, earned value metrics, and technical inputs to make decisions that drive positive program technical execution

Prior experience operating within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment as a Program Chief Engineer or IPT/CAM on a program or Control account with >$10M/yr of engineering content (excluding material) and >$20M /yr total program value (including material)

Bid/Proposal experience including technical volume writing and BOE review and approval

Program baselining experience including review and approval of WBSs, work packages, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and budgets

Working knowledge and experience implementing disciplined System Engineering Processes

Experience presenting high-stakes technical briefs to internal and external stakeholders