Specialist, Project Engineering

About the role

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified with 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive technical assessments to determine the J/C and HTS classification of hardware, software, and export-controlled information (ECI) in accordance with applicable U.S. Government regulations and L3Harris policies and procedures
• Draft export Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) and Commodity Classification Requests (CCR/CCATs) for submission to Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
• Review supplier and OEM J/C determinations
• Affiliate with engineering teams with "design for export" concepts
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines (e.g., GTC, Program Management, Legal), and suppliers to arrive at the correct and compliant export classification
• Ensure compliance with U.S. export control regulations, performance standards, and L3Harris policies
• Be present at all team meetings, program review (e.g., Trade Compliance Engineering Council (TCEC)), and teleconferences as required
• Work with other J/C teammates to enhance continuous learning, regulatory knowledge, and improved best practices
• Support supporting and presenting of appropriate training for L3Harris staff, including engineering and supply chain stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
• Experience in one of the following disciplines: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Software), Export Control Compliance, Trade Compliance Engineering, Project Engineering with regulatory focus
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Working experience in regulatory environment (ITAR and EAR) in the aerospace/defense industry or maritime/defense industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and OCR EASE
• Experience and understanding of export control regulations, processes, and policies (ITAR, EAR)
• Good organizational skills, as well as good verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of commodity jurisdiction and classification processes
• Understanding of defense systems and technologies subject to export controls