Scientist, Project Engineer

Job Title: Scientist, Project Engineering

Job Code: 40310

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO  

Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description: 

In a fast moving and increasingly complex world, L3Harris is anticipating and rapidly responding to challenges with agile technology – creating a safer and more secure future. L3Harris is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer who will provide technical leadership. Under general direction, the Project Engineer will be responsible for implementing design and analysis tasks, overseeing special studies, and coordinating testing activities.  

Essential Functions: 

• Provide imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques 

• Read, interpret, and write specifications and technical documents 

• Prepare technical and design requirements in support of project goals 

• Keep current in relevant technologies and methods in support of project assignments 

• Provide direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas 

• Understand and/or leads Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process 

• Review and approve engineering drawings

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 15 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience. 

Preferred Additional Skills:  

• Experience as a Program Project Engineer, Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL) and/or Control Account Manager (CAM) leading complex development programs


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software  

• Energetic design/manufacturing experience is desired 

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels 

• Ability to establish and maintain priorities in a dynamic environment 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Strong ethical judgment

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $133,000-$247,000. 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.

The application window for this position will close on 9/29/2026.

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