Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering/Management (Space optical systems)

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: March 10, 2026

Job Description:

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in 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. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering/Management (Space optical systems) Job Code: 33326 Job Location: Wilmington, MA Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off) Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants Job Description: L3Harris Space and Mission Systems has a need for an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) and Control Account Manager (CAM) Project Engineer (PE). This critical position leads the development and delivery of cutting-edge Space-based payloads and sensors for remote sensing, missile warning and track, and space warfighting within technical, cost, and schedule objectives of a project baseline throughout all phases of the program life cycle. This role is responsible for full lifecycle Project Engineering support for a range of software and hardware development, assembly, and integration and test efforts. The position is critical to our warfighter customer to ensure delivery of crucial space products! Essential Functions: Responsible for successfully leading a project team to meet customer requirements within allocated cost and schedule commitments. Develops, oversees, and coordinates the cost/schedule/technical aspects of an ongoing engineering project within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer. Reviews status of engineering projects and budgets, manages schedules, drives execution, identifies opportunities, and delivers results through achieving payment milestones. 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 on a DCMA surveilled program (highest rigor applied). Participate in small teams and perform a wide variety of tasks to drive execution (e.g., value stream mapping activities) Must have ability and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects and will have regular contact with customers. Must be able to get a program SAP security clearance Qualifications: 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 Active Top Secret security clearance required Prior or current IPTL/CAM Professional experience Prior or current experience with project engineering and program execution Experience in managing multi-discipline programs across multiple locations Experience in managing a team Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTL) and driving labor resources in a matrix organization Experience with Technical Supplier Management, Risk and Opportunity Management Preferred Additional Skills: Experience in space telescope, optical-mechanical development programs is preferred 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 Experience with operations and/or manufacturing activities Experience in Root Cause Corrective Action process and techniques Experience managing projects with total budgets of $70M Experience in software development and integration programs 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 $106,500 – $197,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also 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. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, 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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