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Lead Project Engineer - Software Engineering (TS/SCI)
Lead Project Engineer - Software Engineering (TS/SCI)-February 2024
Chantilly
Feb 10, 2026
About Lead Project Engineer - Software Engineering (TS/SCI)

  L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

  Job Title: Lead Software Project Engineer

  Job Code: 8243

  Job Location : Chantilly, Virginia

  Job Description :

  L3Harris has an immediate opening for a Lead Project Engineer to support the Space & Intel software products in development efforts. The Project Engineer will be responsible for leading a project team to meet customer requirements within allocated cost and schedule commitments in our growing space business area.

  Essential Functions:

  Responsible for full lifecycle Project Engineering support for a range of software development as well as integration efforts utilzing Agile Methodology and tools

  Responsible for successfully leading a project team to meet customer requirements within allocated cost and schedule commitments in a growing business area.

  Develops, oversees and coordinates the cost/schedule/technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.

  Reviews status of engineering projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports.

  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.

  Participate in small teams and perform a wide variety of tasks

  Participate in a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects and have regular contact with customers.

  Qualifications :

  Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

  Experience in software development.

  Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Microsoft Project.

  Experience with project engineering and program execution, and managing multi-discipline programs across multiple locations.

  Experience in hardware/software integration programs.

  Experience managing projects with budgets of $30M+.

  Experience with Technical Supplier Management, Risk and Opportunity Management.

  Experience with managing Agile SW development programs including using Confluence.

  Active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph

  Preferred Additional Skills:

  Experience with Agile PLM.

  Experience leading Government Contract development programs.

  Experience in Government contract acquisition lifecycle a plus.

  Experience with management of design to cost activities.

  Experience with program, pursuit and proposal activities.

  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.

  By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

  L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

  L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf) or Spanish (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf) . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) or Spanish (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf?force_isolation=tru) .

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