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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. L3Harris Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.

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L3Harris Technologies is an American defense contractor formed in 2019 by the merger of L3 Technologies and Harris Corporation. It builds tactical radios and military communication systems, electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment, space sensors and satellites, night vision devices, and uncrewed surface vessels, and owns the rocket engine maker Aerojet Rocketdyne. Its main customers are the United States Department of Defense and allied governments. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, United States.

Job Title - Automation Project Lead

Job Location - Bologna, Italy

Job ID -45177

About this opportunity and L3Harris Italy

Our L3Harris site in Bologna has provided over 190 years of innovation and technology within the maritime space being a leading provider of marine handling and lighting solutions to both governments and commercial customers in Italy, Europe and beyond.

A few of our employee benefits are:

  • Additional parental leave
  • Canteen or ticket restaurant
  • Company gym
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Hybrid working arrangement up to 2 days per week dependent on position

L3Harris is looking for an Automation Project Leader with technical and operational background to lead the design, development, and integration of electronic, software, and automation systems for naval mission-critical applications of the assigned projects.

The role includes direct contact with customers managing requirements and relevant project documentation during the project life cycle; manage the project team of hardware, software, electronics, and automation engineers assigned by the Automation Team Manager; interface with different company department (mechanical engineering, program management, procurement and production) to ensure project progress; plan the engineering project activity in accordance with the Automation Team Manager.

The ideal candidate has experience managing complex and high-reliability systems, with particular focus on hardware/software integration, cybersecurity, control systems, industrial automation, and embedded platforms.

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

  • Manage electric and electronic design activities, including control panels, power systems, sensors, and industrial communication interfaces.
  • Manage mechanical design oriented to the automation systems.
  • Give assistance in workshop and on site from the customers to installation and setting to work activities.
  • Ensure compliance with military standards, cybersecurity requirements, and customer specifications.
  • Coordinate the development of mechanical design, and software design for control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, and embedded platforms).
  • Work closely with Operations and Manufacturing on industrialization, testing, validation, and obsolescence management activities.

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

  • Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent technical fields.
  • Understanding of industrial and embedded software architectures (PLC ad not PLC based)
  • Electronic hardware systems
  • Industrial automation
  • Industrial networking and communication protocols
  • Hardware/software integration
  • Background in PLC programming on Siemens platforms or experience on Codesys.
  • Familiarity with real-time environments, safety-critical systems, and cybersecurity concepts.
  • Good knowledge of Italian and English, both written and spoken.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain National/NATO Security Clearance.

Important to know

(i) A base salary ranging from EUR 40,000 to EUR 55,000. The salary range reflects the potential span of pay the Company may offer for this role, with the actual amount offered to each candidate being determined based on factors such as: seniority in a similar role, technical skills and competencies, and other relevant qualifications.

(ii) An annual Production Bonus (PDR), as provided for under the company collective bargaining agreement. Employees may elect to convert the PDR into welfare benefits through the Company's welfare platform.

(iii) Canteen/ticket restaurant for each day worked at the Company's premises.

(iv) Access to the Company gym.

Please also note that the applicable collective bargaining agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico.

Titolo della posizione - Automation Project Lead

Sede di lavoro - Bologna, Italia

ID posizione - 45177

Informazioni sull'opportunità e su L3Harris Italy

La sede L3Harris di Bologna vanta oltre 190 anni di storia all'insegna dell'innovazione e della tecnologia nel settore marittimo, affermandosi come fornitore leader di soluzioni per la movimentazione e l'illuminazione navale, destinate sia a enti governativi che a clienti commerciali in Italia, in Europa e nel resto del mondo.

Alcuni dei benefit offerti ai dipendenti includono:

  • Congedo parentale aggiuntivo
  • Servizio mensa o buoni pasto
  • Palestra aziendale
  • Orari di lavoro flessibili
  • Modalità di lavoro ibrida (fino a 2 giorni a settimana, a seconda della posizione)

L3Harris è alla ricerca di un Automation Project Leader con un background tecnico e operativo per guidare la progettazione, lo sviluppo e l'integrazione di sistemi elettronici, software e di automazione destinati ad applicazioni navali "mission-critical" nell'ambito dei progetti assegnati.

Il ruolo prevede il contatto diretto con i clienti per la gestione dei requisiti e della relativa documentazione durante l'intero ciclo di vita del progetto; la gestione del team di progetto (composto da ingegneri hardware, software, elettronici e dell'automazione) assegnato dall'Automation Team Manager; l'interfaccia con diversi dipartimenti aziendali (ingegneria meccanica, gestione programmi, acquisti e produzione) per garantire l'avanzamento del progetto; e la pianificazione delle attività ingegneristiche in accordo con l'Automation Team Manager.

Il candidato ideale possiede esperienza nella gestione di sistemi complessi ad alta affidabilità, con particolare attenzione all'integrazione hardware/software, alla cybersecurity, ai sistemi di controllo, all'automazione industriale e alle piattaforme embedded.

Descrizione del ruolo

Le responsabilità della posizione includono:

  • Gestire le attività di progettazione elettrica ed elettronica, inclusi quadri di comando, sistemi di alimentazione, sensori e interfacce di comunicazione industriale.
  • Gestire la progettazione meccanica orientata ai sistemi di automazione.
  • Fornire assistenza in officina e presso la sede del cliente durante le attività di installazione e messa in servizio.
  • Garantire la conformità agli standard militari, ai requisiti di cybersecurity e alle specifiche del cliente.
  • Coordinare lo sviluppo della progettazione meccanica e software per i sistemi di controllo (PLC, HMI, SCADA e piattaforme embedded).
  • Collaborare strettamente con le aree Operations e Manufacturing per le attività di industrializzazione, collaudo, validazione e gestione dell'obsolescenza. Requisiti richiesti

Il ruolo richiede le seguenti esperienze e competenze:

  • Laurea Magistrale in Ingegneria Elettronica, Informatica, dell'Automazione o in ambiti tecnici equivalenti.
  • Conoscenza delle architetture software industriali ed embedded (basate o meno su PLC).
  • Sistemi hardware elettronici.
  • Automazione industriale.
  • Reti industriali e protocolli di comunicazione.
  • Integrazione hardware/software.
  • Esperienza nella programmazione PLC su piattaforme Siemens o esperienza con Codesys.
  • Familiarità con ambienti real-time, sistemi safety-critical e concetti di cybersecurity.
  • Buona conoscenza della lingua italiana e inglese, sia scritta che parlata.
  • Idoneità a ottenere e mantenere il Nulla Osta di Sicurezza (NOS) nazionale/NATO.

Informazioni utili

(i) Stipendio base compreso tra 40.000 e 55.000 euro. La fascia retributiva indica il possibile intervallo di retribuzione offerto dall'Azienda per questo ruolo; l'importo effettivo proposto a ciascun candidato sarà determinato in base a fattori quali: anzianità in ruoli analoghi, competenze tecniche e professionali e altre qualifiche rilevanti.

(ii) Premio di Risultato (PDR) annuale, come previsto dal contratto collettivo aziendale. I dipendenti possono scegliere di convertire il PDR in benefit di welfare tramite l'apposita piattaforma aziendale.

(iii) Servizio mensa o buoni pasto per ogni giornata lavorata presso la sede aziendale.

(iv) Accesso alla palestra aziendale.

Si segnala inoltre che il contratto collettivo applicato è il CCNL Metalmeccanico.

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