Chief Engineer-Seabed Systems

Job Title : Chief Engineer-Seabed Systems

Job Code : 32254

Job Location : Herndon VA Goleta CA Millersville MD Hanover MD

Schedule : 9 / 80

Job Description :

The Seabed System (SBS) Business Unit Chief Engineer is responsible for delivering the technical cost and schedule performance of the engineering content for a program portfolio. SBS is a Business Unit within L3Harris Acoustic Systems Division comprised of subsea and seabed systems and sensors. The SBS Business Unit Chief Engineer provides technical leadership establishing and directing all aspects of the business unit engineering policies objectives and initiatives based on long-term product and profitability goals. S / he is responsible for maintaining adequate resources for all engineering functions in the pursuit of the portfolios strategic goals and operational plans. S / he will supervise and develop program engineering leaders.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for shaping developing and leading an engineering team in execution of the Engineering content of the program and will be the primary engineering representative to the SBS business working closely with the SBS General Manager. The position requires flexibility to manage multiple customer requirements (cost schedule technical capabilities) while using analytical and strategic skills to guide the engineering team to successful program deliveries of customer needs. A key part of this role is to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries and ensure programs are smoothly transitioned to production and deployment phases. The successful candidate is an experienced technical and business professional who is able to focus simultaneously on near and long term objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Build develop and lead approx. 65-person cross-functional engineering team to execute programs meeting requirements on budget and schedule.
• Manage and lead a group of 4-6 Program Chief Engineers who are responsible for individual program execution within the business portfolio.
• Maintain accountability of technical cost and schedule for project execution across the business portfolio including both customer funded and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts.
• Decision maker for high level / high impact engineering technical issues.
• Planning and execution of product development from proposal to product definition production transition and sustainment to meet portfolio goals and objectives.
• Establish the engineering staffing demands and work plans for the business and collaborate with the functional engineering organization (matrix organization) to ensure appropriate resources are assigned to execute programs in accordance with time limitations and funding.
• Review and approve Estimates to Completes (ETC) of the engineering content for all programs within the business.
• Represent the engineering organization with major customers and stakeholders through clear communication.
• Directly collaborate with the Business General Manager as the primary engineering representative.
• Work to achieve annual business objectives including revenue and overhead budget management.
• Work and communicate effectively with all functions at all levels of the organization.
• Develop and support a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
• Plan and implement engineering process improvements.
• Guide and review Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts
• Use tools such as Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and engineering metrics to analyze program performance and apply corrective actions.
• Maintain a climate fostering a high level of employee motivation performance and commitment.
• Support new business pursuits and proposal cost reviews to ensure proper technology readiness Design to Cost and resource alignment.

Basic Qualifications :

$10M / yr of engineering content (excluding material) and >

$20M / yr total program value (including material).

Desired Qualification :

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role is $155000 - $265000. 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.

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Environment,Academics,Javase,Cost Estimation,Fire,Business Studies

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 155000 - 265000