Senior Scientist, Project and Chief Engineering

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Scientist, Project and Chief Engineering

Job Code: 46373

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT 100% on-site

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Position Overview:

L3Harris is seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead for the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program. This position will be based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The IPT Lead will provide senior technical leadership for the development and design of critical components for Phase 2 of the NGJ program. This role is responsible and accountable for technical, cost, and schedule performance of their assigned IPT and for close coordination with program, Chief Engineering, and executive leadership to ensure successful execution in a complex Electronic Warfare environment.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Technical Leadership:

• Lead IPT technical direction, architecture, integration strategy, and technical risk reduction.
• Define scope, interfaces, and execution priorities across the IPT and align them with program objectives.
• Brief senior leadership and customers on technical status, risks, and opportunities.

Program Execution and Management:

• Own cost, schedule, and technical performance for their IPT using EVMS, IMS, and related program management tools.
• Lead cross-functional engineering execution through development, build, integration, test, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and program standards.

Technical Project Management:

• Lead design reviews, milestone reviews, technical meetings, and execution planning activities.
• Provide technical oversight for build and test, system integration, verification, qualification, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain key technical documentation, plans, and roadmaps.

Team Leadership and Resource Management:

• Allocate resources and ensure the IPT is staffed to meet technical and delivery commitments.
• Drive alignment across engineering disciplines, partner IPTs, and program leadership.
• Foster strong team performance, accountability, and collaboration.

Additional Requirements:

• This role is 100% on-site in Salt Lake City due to the need for close coordination with engineering, build, integration, and test teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 35%.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Deep understanding of Electronic Warfare systems and DoD development lifecycles.
• Working knowledge of digital, RF, mechanical, network, or software design disciplines.
• Experience in classified program environments.
• Experience managing large portfolios or major development efforts.
• MS degree in an engineering discipline strongly preferred.
• TS/SCI eligible