Associate, Project Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an entry-level Associate, Project and Component Engineer in Canoga Park, CA. You will support multiple propulsion projects, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and help translate concepts into hardware and tests.

The role requires a engineering background with GD&T, CAD tools, and a willingness to travel up to 10% for supplier activity. A U.S. security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of related engineering experience, or 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Familiarity with design, manufacturing, testing of valves/pressure components is desired.
• Engineering drawings and GD&T knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Determine approaches to objectives applying engineering principles and practices.
• Develop and fabricate rocket engine components through product life cycle.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet schedule and cost targets.
• Analyze and verify design performance for reliability and robustness.
• Develop specs, trade studies, and test plans.
• Up to 10% travel; may require extended hours to meet objectives.
• Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance.

Skills

General engineering concepts

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Project Engineering

Defense industry experience

CAD CREO

PLM Windchill

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Experience-based alternative to degree (0–2 years or 4+ years)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

CREO CAD

Windchill PLM

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Associate, Project Engineer

Job Code: 41757

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an entry level Associate, Project and Component Engineer. This role will be located out of our Missile Solutions facility located in Canoga Park, CA. The Project and Component Engineer will assist in executing multiple phases of assigned development or production propulsion programs. Communicates with contacts within and outside of own team which may include customers or vendors and responsible to identify, define, communicate and address general issues typically encountered within job area or function. Project and Component engineer will be expected to collaborate with multiple engineering, operational, quality, and supply chain functions to ensure successful component completion.

Essential Functions:

• Under supervision, determine approaches to objectives demonstrating a complete understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices.
• Development and fabrication support of rocket engine components. Translates engineering and scientific concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.
• Supplier integration with external suppliers ensuing requirements are achieved on time and within budget.
• Interface with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to provide coordination of technical, schedule, and cost solutions to team objectives.
• Analyze and verify product design and performance for adequacy and reliability. Support investigation and resolution of hardware and process anomalies and issues identified by preventative action/corrective action boards or safety initiative activities.
• Develop specifications, trade studies, design concepts, systems integration and component-level test plans.
• Up to 10% business travel to suppliers and other production sites.
• Position may require extended hours, as needed, to meet business objectives.
• Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related enginering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Familiarity or experience with the design, manufacturing, or testing involved in the production of valves, pressure regulators, pressure switches, tanks, or transducers is highly desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, Powerpoint, Word.)
• Engineering drawing and GD&T application experience.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as working knowledge of general production systems/methods and lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiar or experienced with manufacturing principles and fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of Project Engineering.
• Experience working in the defense industry with an existing clearance is a plus
• Experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill) is a plus.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $71,000 - $132,000. 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.

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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