Senior Specialist, Ballistics Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Ballistics Engineering for its Huntsville, AL or Orange, VA facility. The role leads propulsion systems ballistics projects, integrating solid propulsion performance with internal ballistics, from proposals to product implementation.

Travel about 10% is expected and the candidate must be able to obtain a US secret security clearance. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical or chemical engineering with 6+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in aerospace, mechanical or chemical engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years of aerospace design/analysis experience; graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10+ years with no degree.
• 2 years of ballistics or solid propellant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead ballistic modeling activities and perform trades for grain design to meet performance requirements.
• Conduct grain design, performance analysis, and post-test data correlations using established methodologies.
• Develop processes and tools for the Propulsion Systems Ballistics group; contribute to technical roadmaps and R&D projects.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training to engineers within Ballistics; review peers’ work for technical adequacy.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Program Management, and Engineering Leadership on propulsion system inquiries and proposals.

Skills

Ballistics

Team leadership

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical/chemical engineering

Graduate degree in aerospace/mechanical/chemical engineering

Experience in lieu of degree (10+ years)

Tools

SPP (Solid Propulsion Program)

Ballistics modeling software

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: Senior Specialist, Ballistics Engineering

Job Code: 46370

Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama or Orange, VA

Job Schedule: Varies

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a SeniorSpecialist,Ballistics for its Huntsville, AL Headquarters, or its Orange, VA manufacturing and research facility.

This position is responsible for leading Propulsion SystemsBallisticsprojects within the Design and Analysis group. This group focuses on the design, analysis and integration of solid propellant-based propulsion systems with specific responsibility for InternalBallisticsand Solid Propulsion Performance. Programs supported include both military and commercial applications. This is a fast-paced environment that requires knowledge of the entire value stream from proposals to product implementation.

Essential Functions:

• Lead ballistic modeling activities: - Perform trades for grain design that meet performance requirements. - Conduct grain design, performance analysis, pretest predictions with established methodologies for motor test firings. - Conduct post firing data correlations and/or burning rate analysis with established methodologies. - Analyze ballistic and propellant data for model updates. - Prepare technical reports and presentations documenting all activities.
• Develops and implements processes and tools as appropriate for the Propulsion SystemsBallisticsgroup for continued development, education and training. Provides input to Technical Road Maps and IR&D projects. Works across the company to ensure consistent application of best practices in performing job responsibilities.
• Provides technical guidance, mentoring and training to less experienced Engineers within Ballistics group. Reviews work products of peers and less experienced engineer to ensure technical adequacy. Participates in Technical Meetings (internal and external) as required to ensure technical content and maintain knowledge in this field.
• Works closely with the Business Development, Program Management, and Engineering Leadership to develop solutions and response to potential customer Propulsion system inquiries and proposal support.
• Ability of obtain a US secret security clearance.
• Travel: 10%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior aerospace design/analysis engineering experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior aerospace design/analysis engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior aerospace design/analysis engineering experience.
• 2 years ballistics or solid propellent experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or other related discipline) is preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred but not required.
• EAR/ITAR experience is desired.
• Active US secret security clearance is preferred.
• Experience with design and analysis of solid propulsion systems is essential.
• Demonstrated supervisory and strong communication skills managing a team of engineers with multiple assignments and priorities.
• Understanding of and planning skills for technology development for new propulsion products, including familiarity with performance metrics such as cost, schedule, and variance analysis.
• Experience with Software & Engineering Associates, Inc Solid Performance Program (SPP) desired.

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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.