Specialist, Project Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Project Engineer for its Orange, VA location. You will coordinate propulsion program tasks with program management, implement design and analysis work, and support the program technical lead across ballistic, thermal, and structural analyses.

Responsibilities include preparing design requirements, reviewing drawings, and traveling up to 25% as needed. A bachelor’s degree in engineering with several years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years of engineering experience; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience with propulsion programs and cross-functional coordination is desired.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate propulsion program tasks with program management and technical leads.
• Oversee design, analysis, post-test examination, and reporting activities.
• Lead RCCA processes and ensure engineering drawings are reviewed and approved.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree 8 years

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 Engineering

Job Code: 42489

Job Location: Orange, VA

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

Job Description

L3 Harrisis seeking an experienced Project Engineer for our Orange, VA location. The Specialist Project Engineer role involves performing and/or coordinating propulsion program tasks in conjunction with program management. Under limited general direction, you will be responsible for implementing design and analysis tasks and overseeing special studies and experiments. Additionally, you will coordinate ballistic, thermal, and structural analyses, as well as perform post-test examination, analyses, and reporting while supporting the program technical lead.

Essential Functions

• Provide imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques
• Read, interpret, and write specifications and technical documents
• Prepare technical and design requirements in support of project goals
• Keep current in relevant technologies and methods in support of project assignments
• Provide direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas
• Understand and/or leads Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process
• Review and approve engineering drawings
• Travel up to 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum of 4 years of prior relevant Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Two or more years of experience with solid propellant propulsion projects is highly desired.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, in a collaborative, dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $80,500-$149,500. 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.

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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