Senior Specialist, Structures Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Structures Engineer for the RS-25 propulsion program. This on-site role is based at our Canoga Park, CA facility and involves detailed structural analyses to support flight, test, and fabrication.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical/Structures/Aerospace engineering degree with 6+ years of experience; advanced degrees are a plus. Candidates must be able to obtain a US Secret clearance and work within our defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

• We require a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 4+ years can substitute.
• Ability to obtain US Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural design guidance and detailed analyses for RS-25 components.
• Prepare technical reports and present results at reviews.
• Disposition NCRs and assess internal and customer requirements.
• Contribute to program performance and overall capabilities.
• Work on site at Canoga Park, CA facility and support RS-25 program.

Skills

Structural analysis

ANSYS FEA

Mechanical design

Report writing

Education

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

Graduate degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS Finite Element Analysis

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: 42710

Job Location: Onsite at our Canoga Park, CA facility

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 Propulsion Systems facility located in Canoga Park, CA. In this role, you will support the RS-25 rocket engine program and perform RS-25 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 RS-25 component NCRs. 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 dispositioning 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering or related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering or related field and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

• Preferred Additional Skills:

• High proficiency in utilization of ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software

• Experience with structural analysis of liquid rocket propulsion systems and components, including Combustion Devices such as nozzles, powerheads, and combustion chambers is a plus

  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.

  • health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • flexible spending accounts
  • EAP
  • education assistance
  • parental leave
  • paid time off
  • company-paid holidays

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