Job Title: Business Area Chief Engineer, Avionics, Modification, Maintenance, (AMM), Missionization & Sustainment (M&S)
Job Code: 15731
Job Location: Waco, TX
Schedule: 9/80
Job Summary:
The Business Area Chief Engineer for Avionics, Modification, and Maintenance (AMM) and Missionization & Sustainment (M&S) Programs plays a essential role in overseeing and guiding the technical and engineering aspects of avionics systems, modification projects, and ongoing maintenance activities. This role involves strategic planning and management to ensure that all Business Area Programs technical activiites are to the highest standards. The Chief Engineer is responsible for leading cross-functional teams, managing complex engineering challenges, and ensuring that all projects meet all requirements while optimizing performance and cost-efficiency.
Job Description:
The Business Area Chief Engineer will lead, oversee, and direct all engineering activities related to all aircraft modifications and engineering activities within the business area. This role involves strategic leadership, technical guidance, and management of engineering teams to ensure successful delivery of complex modifications and engineering solutions. This includes, however not limited to the cost, schedule, and technical management of multiple air vehicle modification and modernization programs, pursuits, special projects, and Internal Research & Development (IR&D). The Chief Engineer will collaborate with various departments, including program management, operations, and customer support, to ensure that modifications meet Company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. This position reports to the Director of Engineering for the Modernization & Modification Division.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement engineering strategies and roadmaps for aircraft modifications and non-recurring engineering projects.
Align engineering objectives with business goals and ensure effective communication of engineering strategies across the business area.
Actively participate in strategic and business aspects of the MMG Engineering Division.
Provide top-level support for proposal generation, Earned Value Management, estimates-to-complete, high-level customer interface, Business Area organizational development, strategic planning, product and technology roadmaps.
Technical Oversight:
Provide technical leadership and oversight for all modification and non-recurring engineering projects, ensuring adherence to best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Review and approve engineering proposals, designs, modifications, and solutions to ensure technical feasibility and compliance.
Program Technical Leadership:
Lead and manage engineering projects from conception through execution, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meeting all technical requirements.
Coordinate with program managers and other stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables.
Team Management:
Build, mentor, and manage high-performing engineering teams on Business Area Programs fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous improvement and technical excellence through use of metrics
Customer Engagement:
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers regarding modifications and engineering projects.
Address customer requirements, provide technical solutions, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving.
Effectively communicate with internal & external customers and manage expectations.
Compliance and Risk Management:
Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant aviation regulations, industry standards, and internal policies and procedures.
Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with modification projects and engineering processes.
Innovation and Improvement:
Drive innovation by researching and implementing new technologies and engineering practices that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of modification projects.
Establish performance expectations, methods, and tools for Businiess Area Programs
Continuously assess and improve engineering processes and methodologies.
Budget and Resource Management:
Develop and manage budgets for Business Area engineering projects, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.
Monitor project expenditures and adjust plans as necessary to stay within budget.
Brief description on primary job responsibilities
Essential Functions:
This role may require occasional travel to client sites or other company locations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Must have Secret clearance and eligible TS/SCI.
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
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.
