Sr. Associate, Project Engineering

Harris Corp - composite aero-structures division; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Associate, Project Engineering at the West Palm Beach, FL campus to lead cross-functional teams in airbreathing hypersonic propulsion program execution from concept to hardware delivery.

The role requires an engineering background, active US Secret Clearance, and the ability to communicate with customers and vendors. Occasional travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; 2+ years experience or 6+ years if no degree.
• Active US Secret Clearance required.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability in program execution and technical leadership.
• Experience with air-breathing propulsion systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support engineering teams on airbreathing hypersonic propulsion development.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering tasks to meet program requirements.
• Manage technical progress and cost; interface with PM and customers.
• Provide technical consultation for proposals and briefings to customers.
• Lead technical proposals to government customers or prime contractors.

Skills

Hypersonic propulsion

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Proposals & briefings

Design for Manufacturability/Design to

Education

Bachelor's Degree Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Graduate Degree

Tools

CREO CAD

Microsoft Office (Project/Word)

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: Sr. Associate, Project Engineering

Job Code: 41738

Job Location: West Palm Beach, FL

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

Job Description:

The Advanced Missile Propulsion & Technologies (AMPT) Project Engineering Department is seeking an experienced engineer for a full‑time position at the West Palm Beach, FL campus to support the development of air breathing hypersonic programs. The AMPT Project Engineer will lead program execution across all phases; from initial concept design to hardware delivery of airbreathing assets. The senior associate project engineer communicates and influences within and outside of their own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (customers, vendors, etc.).

Essential Functions:

• Lead or support engineering teams working on airbreathing hypersonic propulsion development. Direct and coordinate multi‑discipline engineering tasks to meet program requirements
• Manage technical progress and cost. Interface with the program manager, product line chief engineer, L3Harris AMPT customers and other L3Harris Missile Solutions functional organizations to understand and develop resolutions to program technical issues.
• Provide technical consultation to program management and business development organizations on business development activities such as writing white papers or preparing and presenting technical briefings to customers.
• Technical lead on proposals to government customers or prime contractors for propulsion development or technology programs.
• Provide written and verbal status reports to L3Harris AMPT Management and provide leadership at product team meetings.
• Up to 10% business travel to suppliers and other production sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or other related field) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Active US Secret Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience leading multi‑disciplined teams
• Microsoft Office Experience (Project, Word, etc.)
• Demonstrated program execution ability
• Knowledge and experience with air‑breathing high‑speed propulsion systems used in defense applications
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability/Design to Cost
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with earned value management
• Familiarity with CAD software tools (CREO) is a plus

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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.

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