Project Engineer-Mission Systems Programs

Job Code: 44716 | Location: Rochester, NY | Schedule: 9/80 (work 9 of 14 days, 80 hours per pay period, every other Friday off) | Travel: Up to 10% annually, typically international trips of two weeks or less.

About the role

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end‑to‑end technology solutions that connect the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security. The Senior Specialist, Project Engineer – Mission Systems Programs leads Systems Engineering projects that develop custom communications systems — tactical radio and networking solutions — to satisfy critical military customer requirements. This role acts as Project Manager, overseeing design, integration, test, and delivery of systems spanning HF, VHF, UHF, microwave, SATCOM, IP networks, and custom peripheral subsystems across vehicles, ships, aircraft, and C4ISR platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the design of systems utilizing L3Harris products, vendor equipment, and custom mounting solutions for voice and data applications.
• Lead a multi‑discipline engineering team to successful project completion; may directly supervise engineers in a matrix environment.
• Develop and execute the Systems Engineering Management Plan (project plan), ensuring quality, performance, on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
• Participate in staffing for Systems projects, proposals, and demonstrations across the organization.
• Provide complete project oversight: define customer technical requirements, design, document, and cost systems; coordinate with custom manufacturing for final integration and test.
• Work with Contract Management to provide requirements and guidance to outside vendors and subcontractors.
• Identify, proactively mitigate, and track project risks; handle replan activities driven by scope changes.
• Deliver periodic management reports on schedule performance, cost at completion, and key performance parameters.
• Own pilot release of all project parts and configuration management of all project documents.
• Support revenue planning, quarterly/yearly shipments, and minimize product issues threatening deliveries, key pursuits, demonstrations, field trials, and contractual commitments (PGM, IR&D, EAID).
• Collaborate effectively with Sales, Program Management, Operations, and other internal organizations to complete assigned projects.
• Lead proposal efforts, including detailed cost estimates for non‑recurring engineering across disciplines and recurring engineering costs from custom manufacturing.

Requirements

• BSEE, BSME, BSCE, or BSSE with 6+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience; or 10+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 6+ years of demonstrated project management experience in Systems Design and Systems Integration with relevant technologies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).

Skills

• Expertise in one or more: Engineering Project Management (especially military), Military Tactical Radio Applications and Systems Design (HF, VHF, UHF, microwave, SATCOM), IP Networking, Wireless Voice and Data Systems, Platform and Vehicular/Shipboard Integration, C4ISR systems design.
• Experience reviewing systems project engineering designs and progress through initiation, requirements, design, ordering, build, test, and delivery; ability to interface with adjacent organizations across these phases.
• Technical proposal experience: work breakdown structure development, cost estimate/basis of estimate (BOE) development, detailed scheduling, and technical writing.
• Proficiency writing clear, concise reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Experience with process and process improvement in CMMI and ISO 9001 environments.
• International travel experience, working with international teams, cultural sensitivity; foreign language proficiency a plus.
• PMP Certification a plus; EVMS experience a plus.
• Computer proficiency: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Visio, MS Project; MS Teams/SharePoint a plus.
• Military service a plus.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company‑paid holidays

Specific programs and options may vary by date of hire, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Salary range for this role in New York State: $92,500 – $171,500. Final offer may vary based on experience, geographic location, and other factors.

Schedule

9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days (80 hours per pay period) and have every other Friday off.