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Job Title: Digital Engineering and Transformation Engineer

Job Code: 40192

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL; Colorado Springs, CO; Fort Wayne, IN; Northampton, MA; Wilmington, MA; Rochester, NY; Greenville, TX; Chantilly, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

Space and Missions Systems is seeking a resultsdriven Director of Digital Engineering and Transformation to lead execution of the segment's digital roadmap. This leader will own the strategy, implementation, and ongoing optimization of the enterprise digital ecosystem, with nearterm focus on PLM, ERP, and MES. The role oversees Digital Engineering, a fully integrated modelbased approach that connects engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment through a unified ecosystem. It also incorporates key elements such as the digital thread, digital twin, and modelbased systems engineering. Partnering closely with Program Management, IT, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance, this leader will drive endtoend transformation and deliver scalable, integrated solutions. The ideal candidate has handson experience executing largescale digital transformation programs in aerospace and defense and has personally led PLM, ERP, or MES golive events within regulated, ITARcontrolled environments.

Essential Functions:

Define and execute a multiyear digital transformation roadmap aligned to segment strategic objectives with measurable milestones and businesscasedriven prioritization
Establish the architecture for the integrated ecosystem including PLM, ERP, and MES that enables a true endtoend digital thread
Evaluate emerging technologies (digital twin, modelbased systems engineering, AI/MLdriven analytics) and build business cases for adoption
Lead largescale, multiworkstream transformation programs from requirements through design, build, test, deployment, hypercare, and transition to operational support
Own technical integrity and risk management across concurrent implementations and integration efforts
Ensure timely delivery of system integrations, data migrations, and validation/verification activities with full traceability
Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT leadership to align digital solutions to operational needs and drive enterprisewide adoption
Lead a highperforming team of engineers, architects, and functional leads as well as mentor emerging talent
Manage multiple vendor and systems integrator relationships, ensuring alignment to project milestones, deliverables, and contractual obligations
Lead executivelevel briefings that inform strategic decisionmaking, drive alignment across the enterprise, and secure sponsorship for digital transformation initiatives

Qualifications:

Must Be Able to Obtain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience
15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, digital transformation, or enterprise systems delivery within aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries
10+ years of direct, handson experience leading digital transformation/modernization programs involving PLM, ERP, and/or MES platforms-including full lifecycle planning, execution, golive, and stabilization
5+ years in a senior managerlevel or equivalent leadership role with responsibility for multimilliondollar program budgets and crossfunctional teams of 20+
Delivery of large, complex, $100M+ atscale enterprise system integrations connecting disparate systems

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience supporting DoD & IC government customers
Experience utilizing virtualization technologies and backup solutions
Experience managing and growing in a dynamic, fastpaced, teamoriented environment
Experience with at least two of the following platforms: PTC Windchill, SAP S/4HANA, iBaseT Solumina, or comparable systems
Deep understanding of defense industry compliance frameworks: ITAR, DFARS, CMMC, AS9100, configuration management, and engineering change board processes

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $184,000-$341,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia is $160,000-$297,000. 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 requisition is anticipated to close September 24, 2026.

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