Lead Project Chief Engineer

Job Title:

Lead Project Engineer - Project Chief Engineer

Job Code: 33028

Job Location:

Fall River, MA (on-site)

Schedule:

9/80 Regular (Every other Friday off)

Lead the engineering technical, schedule and cost activities of a design team on different types of programs including new product development, production and IR&D programs. Work closely with Program Manager, Engineering groups, Manufacturing department and other departments as necessary to expedite project completion and facilitate the overall operation of project team.

• Facilitate overall operation and performance of a project team with minimal oversight from management.
• Coordinate between resource managers/supervisors and Program Managers.
• Oversee and coordinate the cost/schedule/technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects within program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
• Provide technical leadership on issues related to subcontractors, suppliers and customers; support management of technical risks and opportunities to optimize program performance.
• Work with Program Management office team to ensure that all technical contractual obligations or project baseline requirements are fulfilled; review program documentation and other work products created by the program team.
• Ensure adherence to cost, schedule and quality requirements with Program Manager and Lead Engineers.
• Provide timely status updates with milestones and resolution plans to management team.
• Apply technical standards, principles and techniques frequently.
• Prepare and monitor engineering project team schedules, plans and budgets; understand and report EV metrics.
• Estimate resource needs for developmental programs.
• Deliver technical presentations to customers.
• Conduct design reviews internally and with the customers.
• Coordinate preparation of work breakdown structures, task descriptions, basis of estimates and other resources for cost estimating.
• Support new business opportunities related to the product.
• Adhere to Quality Systems Manual and applicable Standard Work Instructions.
• Improve processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance and develop new concepts or standards.
• Implement strategic goals established by leadership; provide input into new products, processes, standards, or operational plans with measurable impact.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Obtain a US DOD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience;
  Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Multi-Disciplined Team Lead Experience.
• Hands‑on technical understanding of autonomous vehicles, potentially including vehicle disassembly and assembly, soldering, PCB replacement, connector replacement or repair, log review and data analysis.
• Prior experience being a Technical Lead on a developmental or production program.
• Good working understanding of ocean engineering, underwater infrastructure and autonomous undersea vehicles and operations.
• Eligibility to access US classified information.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Computer System Engineering.
• Experience working, operating and/or designing autonomous underwater vehicles; at sea test experience and in‑depth technical knowledge of AUV systems and integration.
• Experience with MS Project and CAD programs.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management and reporting metrics.
• Excellent communication and organizational leadership.
• Creative and adaptable thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working DoD programs.

Salary range: $104,500 - $193,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer may vary based on experience and geographic location. L3

Harris also offers health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. Programs and options may vary by hire…