Lead Project Engineer

L3Harris; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Project and Component Engineer for its Canoga Park, CA site. You will drive multi-phase projects, manage cost and schedule, and coordinate with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful program execution.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace/mechanical engineering, integration experience, and familiarity with CREO and Windchill. Travel up to 20% and eligibility for US security clearance are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Graduate degree preferred with relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum years of experience as specified in job posting; advanced test and qualification experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project activities across multiple phases to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance goals.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to coordinate project execution.
• Develop and monitor project plans and support management briefings for program reviews.
• Lead Technical Readiness Reviews and Qualification Report preparation.

Skills

Project management

Earned Value Management

Communication

Leadership

MRB meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Graduate degree in engineering

Tools

CREO

Windchill

MS Project

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: Lead, Project and Component Engineer

Job Code: 43195

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

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

Job Description:

The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer. This role will be located out of our Missile Propulsion facility located in Canoga Park, CA. The Project Engineer will assist in executing multiple phases of assigned program(s), drives project action to achieve operational and financial objectives, and assist in managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. The Project Engineer may be required to communicate with customer contacts and participate in sessions with customers for assigned aspects of project execution. Project Engineer will be expected to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams that include, but not limited to, engineering, program support, operations, quality, and supply chain functions to ensure successful program execution.

Essential Functions:

• Works under consultative direction with minimal oversight and has responsibility for project or processes within the functional program management area.

• Communicates well, both verbal and written, with contacts within and outside the organization (e.g. customers, suppliers, etc.) for execution of the project objectives.

• Provide realistic, practical, and robust solutions throughout a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques.

• Assist in managing the technical, cost and schedule of projects utilizing Earned Value Management principles to ensure financial well-being of the overall program as well as generating proposal development for submittal to customers.

• Responsible for developing and monitoring/updating project plans consistent with the overall program plan and command media.

• Responsible for briefing management and supporting program managers for briefing customers on all facets of assigned projects.

• Lead Technical Readiness Reviews and Qualification Report preparation to show customer compliance.

• Up to 20% business travel to suppliers and other production sites.

• Position may require extended hours as needed to meet business objectives.

• Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret security clearance.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Engineering experience.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

• 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.

• Experience with government propulsion customers and prime contractors.

• Experience in leading MRB meetings with program stakeholders.

• Experience working in the defense industry with an existing US security clearance.

• Experience working as an Integrated Product Team Lead [IPTL] is desired.

• Experienced, or heavily involved, in Failure/Anomaly investigations of project components, assemblies, or system integration.

• Experienced in evaluating component environment test results and qualification processes.

• Experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill).

  In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $127,500 - $236,500. 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.

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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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