Specialist, Project Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,500 - 171,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA is seeking a Specialist, Project and Component Engineer to support multiple phases of pressurant and propellant components (tanks, regulators, transducers, valves) within Missile Solutions programs. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to ensure on-time, within-budget component completion.

Applicant should have a bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of engineering experience (or equivalent), GD&T and CAD (CREO), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of engineering experience.
• Graduate degree with 2+ years of related engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 8 years of related engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine approaches to objectives applying engineering principles and practices.
• Support production and fabrication of rocket components and assemblies.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts across disciplines for specifications and test plans.
• Travel up to 10% to suppliers and production sites.
• Extend hours as needed to meet business objectives.

Skills

Engineering judgment

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligible

GD&T understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in related field

8 years related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CREO

Windchill PLM

GD&T symbols

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

Specialist, Project and Component Engineer

Job Code

40978

Job Location

Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule

9/80 Work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

The Missle Solutions Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Specialist, Project and Component Engineer. This role will be located out of our Missile Solutions facility located in Canoga Park, CA. The Project and Component Engineer will assist in executing multiple phases of Pressurant and Propellant components (i.e. tanks, pressure switch, filters, regulators, transducers and valves) within assigned defense programs, as well as supporting advanced propulsion systems. Communicates with contacts within and outside of own department and may occasionally have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc). Responsible to identify, define, communicate and address general issues typically encountered within job area or function. Project and Component engineer will be expected to collaborate with multiple engineering, operational, quality, and supply chain functions to ensure successful component completion.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, determine approaches to objectives demonstrating a complete understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices.
• Production and fabrication support system assemblies in rocket engine components. Translates engineering and scientific concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• Supplier integration with external suppliers ensuring requirements are achieved on time and within budget.
• Interface with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to provide coordination of technical, schedule, and cost solutions to team objectives.
• Analyze and verify product design and performance for adequacy and reliability. Support investigation and resolution of hardware and process anomalies and issues identified by preventative action/corrective action boards or safety initiative activities.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and multiple engineering disciplines to author and refine specifications, trade studies, design concepts, systems integration and component‑level test plans.
• Work consists of making moderate enhancements or improvements to systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
• Up to 10% business travel to suppliers and other production sites.
• Position may require extended hours, as needed, to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 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).
• Experienced in interpreting engineering technical drawings and experienced in GD&T symbology and application.
• Strong ability to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as working knowledge of general production systems/methods and lean manufacturing principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Project Engineering.
• Experience working in the defense industry with an existing clearance is a plus.
• Experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill) is a plus.
• Experienced in the design, manufacturing, or testing involved in the production of valves, pressure regulators, pressure switches, tanks, or transducers is highly desired.
• Experienced in large component assemblies, including integration of multiple critical subassemblies pertaining to rocket propulsion components is highly desired.

Compensation

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $92,500 - $171,500. 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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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