Sr. Spec, Project Engineering/Cost Engineer

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 in the defense industry.

With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr. Spec, Project Engineering

Job Code: 29609

Job Location : Palm Bay, FL; Camden, NJ, Anaheim, CA, Philadelphia, PA; Greenville, TX; Plano, TX, Salt Lake City, UT, Herndon VA, or Northampton MA, Mason, OH

Schedule: (9/80)
Job Description

The Sr Specialist, Cost Engineer (Project Engineering) will be responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Strategy team within the Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) segment.

IMS is a $7B business with 30 manufacturing facilities delivering advanced defense and aerospace solutions across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains.


This position will play a critical role in transforming IMS supply chain capabilities by embedding should-cost analysis and Design-for-Excellence (DfX) as core disciplines to improve product affordability, strengthen supplier negotiation strategies, and drive long-term competitiveness.

The Sr Specialist will partner with IMS program teams to model should-cost at the component and assembly level, and will collaborate closely with the Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) Should-Cost team for training, tools, and expertise to establish and mature IMS cost engineering practices.

These efforts will enable fact-based supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and design-to-value decision-making.


The role directly supports IMS cost savings goals, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives while ensuring alignment across functions and business segments.

It requires leadership of projects both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, contributing to IMS supply chain efficiency, resilience, and affordability.


Roles & Responsibilities



+ Lead should-cost analysis and modeling across IMS programs, proposals, and products, serving as IMS power user of Galorath SEER and primary resource for cost modeling and teardown analysis.



+ Partner with category managers, supply chain managers, engineering, and program management to enable fact-based negotiations, perform cost gap analysis, and provide design-to-cost feedback.



+ Drive strategic supply chain contribution within IMS by establishing should-cost as a core capability in partnership with CHQ and segment teams, supporting supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies.



+ Support Design-for-Excellence (DfX), including Design-for-Supply-Chain (DfSC) and Design-to-Value (DtV)/Value Engineering, to influence early design and supplier decisions, improve manufacturability, and optimize lifecycle cost.



+ Track and report progress toward should-cost savings goals, presenting program cost performance through monthly savings scorecards to IMS leadership.



+ Build organizational capability by delivering should-cost training, mentoring internal resources, and fostering collaboration across Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and other business segments.


Required Qualifications



+ Bachelor’s degree with minimum 6 years of relevant experience, or Graduate degree with minimum 4 years of relevant experience

+ Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of degree
Preferred Qualifications



+ Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing) or related technical field.



+ 4+ years of engineering experience in design and/or manufacturing of electrical or electro-mechanical systems.



+ 2+ years of supply chain experience with exposure to cost estimating and proposal analysis.



+ Expertise in should-cost modeling, teardown analysis, and cost estimation.



+ Strong financial acumen and ability to conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses.



+ Familiarity with CAD, PLM, and manufacturing processes (metal, composite, plastics fabrication, PCB assembly, hardware integration).



+ Experience in Design for Manufacturability and understanding of cost drivers in product design.



+ Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.



+ Proven ability to collaborate across a matrixed workforce and multiple business segments.



+ Technical aptitude with ability to transfer knowledge and mentor others.



+ Experience working directly with suppliers and in cross-functional teams.



+ Strong project management skills and ability to challenge status quo costing assumptions
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $104,500- $193,500.

The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $90,500 - $168,500.

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.



L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

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