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Chief Technologist, Micro-Electronics

Palm Bay, Florida

Job ID 24627
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Job Title: Chief Technologist, Micro-Electronics

Job Code: 24627

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

As the Chief Technologist of MicroElectronics, you will lead efforts to drive the future of MicroE as an advanced technology organization which includes overseeing development of technology roadmaps, research and development projects / investments, driving the technology strategy for the organization, and serving as the thought leader for MicroE.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the internal MicroE Subject Matter Expert (SME) / thought leader for L3Harris and represent L3Harris as the MicroE SME
  • Advise General Manager on technology trends, strategy, investments, and talent
  • Collaborate with Chief Engineer and Advanced Concepts Engineering (ACE) organizations to deliver R&D projects and programs in cross-functional teams
  • Direct the workforce development strategy for MicroE in partnership with Chief Engineer
  • Coordinate L3Harris enterprise on all MicroE technology issues and opportunities
  • Attend tradeshows, conferences and present L3Harris MicroE capabilities and innovations
  • Shape L3Harris MicroE brand recognition within the community as a recognized leader
  • Build relationships and interface with customers, identify and shape new business opportunities in partnership with Business Development
  • Actively build new customer relationships and industry / academic partnerships
  • Serve as the senior technical expert representing L3Harris with customers, industry partners, and academia
  • Create compelling executive and board-level material to inform, recommend, and facilitate decision-making. Translate complex customer / technical / business concepts into visually compelling and crisp messages

Qualifications:

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to generate innovative insights from analysis, communicate results effectively, and work with business partners in developing and implementing new methodologies and analysis to drive actionable results
  • Ability to think abstractly and analytically provide in-depth analysis and recommendations to internal customers, teammates, and external constituencies
  • Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end and manage multiple priorities / projects simultaneously
  • Strong executive presence as well as the ability to effectively influence and make recommendations at all levels of the organization
  • High level of business / financial acumen; global business acumen in defense
  • High level of integrity, open and productive collaboration, and teamwork across multiple functions throughout the enterprise

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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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