Josh Lajza

About Josh Lajza

Project engineer in the aerospace and defense industry with experience in all phases of the program lifecycle. Background primarily in systems engineering leadership roles facilitating team activities to accomplish program technical objectives. Front end model-based systems engineering experience obtained at Northrop Grumman developing one of multiple design modules for a hypersonic vehicle prototyping tool planned to be used for future RFI / RFP submittals. Implementation experience ongoing today in my current job as both a project engineer and systems engineer at L3Harris helping with the deployment of the FAA Data Comm program. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams with diverse personalities using both hands-on and hands-off approaches. Will keep people accountable and also take ownership of tasks to ensure quality products are delivered on time. Demonstrated ability to work closely with customer and effectively communicate to different audiences.Overall, enjoy working front-end business strategy to guide programs forward while also working proposals for new business opportunities. Plan to move from project engineering to program management or business development.* Excellent facilitator and communicator with customer* Earned value management system knowledge through cost account manager roles* Scrum master facilitator through JIRA admin roles* Strong automation skills with R and VBA

Experience

1. Deputy Project Engineer

   L3Harris Technologies

   Jan 2022 — Present

Education

• University of Central Florida

  Master's degree, Industrial Engineering

• University of Central Florida

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2014 — 2018