Engineering Project Manager

L3Harris is a Trusted Disruptor in defense technology, delivering end-to-end solutions across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. The role is based in the UK with flexible hours and part‑time arrangements available on request. Relocation assistance is offered.

Our UK team of nearly 1,000 people works across multiple sites to deliver innovative capabilities for military, security and commercial customers worldwide. In the land domain we develop next‑generation robots and land force protection systems, while our cyber capabilities provide an information advantage in kinetic conflict, cyber warfare, force protection and counter‑terrorism.

Employee Benefits

• £3,000 to £6,000 DV Bonus – clearance level not essential for this role. Bonus details discussed upon application.
• Flexible or part‑time working arrangements considered upon request
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme up to 8% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

What The Role Will Involve

• Managing a complex development programme involving a cross‑functional engineering team
• Leading key design reviews in accordance with process (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Estimating, scheduling and tracking progress and reporting earned value metrics (CPI, SPI, ETC, BCWS, BCWP and ACWP)
• Managing risks and planning mitigation strategies to minimise technical risk
• Interfacing with and presenting to key stakeholders including customers, regulatory authorities and internal senior managers
• Guiding new product development through the systems engineering lifecycle, ensuring compliance with internal processes and legal and safety standards
• Contributing to technical proposals, bids and supporting internal review, governance and sign‑off
• Guiding and mentoring engineers to support skills development within the wider team

What You’ll Bring

• Experience leading an engineering development programme and applying Earned Value Management techniques
• Good experience of Project Management and familiarity with Microsoft Project, JIRA and other engineering management tools
• Experience working under tight time pressures and interfacing with key stakeholders including customers
• Experience leading a team of engineers across multiple disciplines and levels
• Good understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and key design reviews and artefacts
• Previous relevant experience, ideally in engineering or with transferable skills in a Defence, Aerospace or other complex embedded environment

Additional Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to manage projects through the entire engineering development lifecycle
• Strong communication skills working with stakeholders inside and outside the organization, with the ability to lead and influence engineers, managers and customers
• Awareness of a range of engineering skills, disciplines and development methodologies
• At least five years of experience within systems, software or hardware engineering, ideally in defence and/or security markets, with at least two years’ experience in a project leadership role

Important to Know

Many roles require UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants must meet the right to work in the UK and eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Security checks will be conducted.

Equal Opportunity Statement

L3Harris Technologies is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.