Senior Specialist, Project Engineering

Job Title:

Senior Specialist, Project Engineering Job Code: 31553

Job Location:

Herndon, VA Job Description

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Harris has an immediate opening for a Project Engineer for full lifecycle Project Engineering. The project engineer will provide support for a range of development as well as integration efforts utilizing Agile Methodology and tools. The Project Engineer will also be responsible for successfully leading a project team to meet customer requirements within allocated cost and schedule commitments in a growing business area.

• Develops, oversees and coordinates the cost/schedule/technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
• Reviews status of engineering projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports.
• Assesses engineering issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Identifies, tracks, mitigates, manages, and dispositions program-level risks and opportunities.
• Estimate resource and material needs for the project/product.
• Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• Understands how to develop a schedule using Earned Value (EV), and manage a project using the Earned Value Indicators.
• Participate in small teams and perform a wide variety of tasks.
• Must have ability and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects and will have regular contact with customers.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with best practices for project engineering and program execution.
• Experience in managing multi-discipline programs across multiple locations.
• Experience in hardware/software integration programs.
• Experience managing projects with budgets of $30M.
• Experience with Technical Supplier Management, Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Preferred Additional
  
  Skills:
  • STEM degree.
  • Preferred TS/SCI clearance.
  • Experience with Agile PLM.
  • Experience leading Government Contract development programs.
  • Experience or knowledge of Government contract acquisition lifecycle a plus.
  • Experience with management of design to cost activities.
  • Experience with program, pursuit and proposal activities.
  • Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing mesh networks.
  • Strong understanding of mesh network protocols such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, or similar.
  • Hands‑on experience with software‑defined networking (SDN) technologies and frameworks.
  • Proficiency in working with SDN controllers (e.g., Open Daylight, ONOS) and related tools.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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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