Senior Program Chief Engineering

Job Title:

Senior Program Chief Engineer Job Code: 33846

Location:

Yorba Linda, CA

Work Schedule:

4/10 or 9/80

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Harris is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission‑critical needs across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

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Harris is looking for a Senior Program Chief Engineer (Systems) and Architect to provide deep and broad GPS and Adequate Position Navigation Timing (A‑PNT) User Equipment technical expertise across multiple programs for our Navigation Solutions (NS) business in Anaheim, CA (IEC). The candidate will lead technical efforts in GPS and A‑PNT engineering, develop strategic and tactical plans, and guide cross‑disciplinary teams to achieve operational goals.

• Provides overall hands‑on technical expertise in GPS and A‑PNT engineering for NS programs to accomplish short‑ and long‑term operational plans and results.
• Recognized as an external and internal expert and thought leader with deep mastery and substantive technical expertise in GPS and A‑PNT User Equipment, as well as advanced business knowledge and leadership capabilities.
• Develops trust within the Engineering Organization.
• Communicates within and outside own function to explain policies and practices, gaining cooperation.
• Plans and establishes goals and objectives with direct impact on short‑term and long‑term operational results.
• Works under consultative direction against annual goals to manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization.
• Maintains outstanding communication with higher management and employees in the organization.
• Collaborates with other business areas to execute programs and business development.
• Potential travel up to 15% of the time.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience, or a Graduate degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
• 15+ years of experience in hands‑on GPS / A‑PNT, RF‑related Navigation, or similar Engineering Development, particularly in Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE).
• 10+ years combined experience as a Chief Engineer and Architect and/or Engineering Fellow.
• 10+ years of experience developing technical GPS A‑PNT strategic and tactical plans, detailed technical architectures, and understanding all Engineering disciplines to complete projects within stringent technical, schedule, and budget requirements.
• 10+ years of experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills for both internal teams and customers or program stakeholders.
• 5+ years as a recognized external and internal expert and leader with deep mastery in GPS and PNT User Equipment.
• Ability to obtain and hold a DoD SECRET clearance.

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) at all levels of personnel experience.
• Technical depth in GPS / PNT technology, hardware and software design, MGNSS, anti‑jam, anti‑spoof, GPS‑denied/degraded, alternative/supplemental/cooperative navigation technology, guidance navigation control, RF systems, sensor fusion, GPS 153 and 177 interfaces, aviation, DO‑178/DO‑254, MSO/TSO.
• Technical breadth in Systems, Software, Hardware, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands‑on technology development in hardware labs.
• Demonstrated ability to bring in new business.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $ – $. For Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont, the range is $160,000 – $297,000. This is not a guaranteed salary; final amounts may vary based on experience and geographic location.

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Harris 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. Specific programs…