Lead Hypersonics Propulsion Program Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead, Project Engineering to join the Advanced Missile Propulsion & Technologies (AMPT) group in West Palm Beach, FL. The role focuses on leading program execution from concept to hardware delivery for air-breathing propulsion programs, interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in air-breathing propulsion, effective communication skills, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; 9+ years experience, or graduate degree with 7+ years; multi-disciplinary team lead experience.
• Air-breathing Propulsion experience (Turbojet, Turbofan, Ramjet, Scramjet, etc.).
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance; willingness to undergo clearance process.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support engineering teams on airbreathing hypersonic propulsion development.
• Coordinate multi-discipline tasks to meet program requirements and manage progress and cost.
• Provide technical consultation to program mgmt and business development (white papers, briefings).
• Lead proposals to government customers or primes for propulsion programs.
• Provide status reports to AMPT management and participate in product team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Program execution

Technical communication

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Graduate Degree in related field

Tools

CREO CAD

Microsoft Office

Earned Value Management

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead, Project Engineering to join the Advanced Missile Propulsion & Technologies (AMPT) group in West Palm Beach, FL. The role focuses on leading program execution from concept to hardware delivery for air-breathing propulsion programs, interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in air-breathing propulsion, effective communication skills, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.