Senior Specialist, Structural Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, in Canoga Park, CA, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Structures Engineer to support missile defense programs and the RS-25 rocket engine project. You will perform component structural analyses for flight, test and fabrication, and report findings at reviews.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience (or a graduate degree with 4+ years; more experience substitutes).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related structural engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related structural engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related structural engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural design guidance, scope analysis efforts and perform detailed structural analyses for missile defense programs and/or the RS-25 rocket engine program.
• Report status and results of analysis tasks at design and program reviews; prepare detailed technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Structural analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering

Graduate Degree in related field

Tools

ANSYS

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, Structural Engineering

Job Code: 45376

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Structures Engineer. This role will be located out of our Missile Solutions segment supporting the Propulsion Systems sector in Canoga Park, CA. In this role, you will support missile defense programs and/or the RS-25 rocket engine program and perform component structural analysis in support of flight, test and fabrication.

Essential Functions

• Provide structural design guidance, scope analysis efforts and perform detailed structural analyses for missile defense programs and/or the RS-25 rocket engine program. Provide assessment of the product’s ability to satisfy internal structural requirements as well as those flowed by the customer.
• Report status and results of analysis tasks at design and program reviews. Prepare detailed technical reports documenting all analysis activities, present results at program reviews, and prepare technical documentation.
• Apply technical expertise to directly contribute to the performance of the team relative to design/development efforts and in dispositioning of production NCRs.
• Complete assigned responsibilities in a manner that has significant impact on programs improving overall performance and capabilities.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret level security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related structural engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related structural engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related structural engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering
• High proficiency in utilization of ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software
• Experience with structural analysis of missile defense and/or liquid rocket propulsion systems and components such as nozzles, ducts, valves, flanges or combustion elements is a plus.
• Active clearance preferred.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California is $102,000 - $189,000. 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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