Sr Specialist, Project Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team in Orange, VA. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating propulsion program tasks, implementing engineering analysis, and ensuring project success through effective communication and technical expertise. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least six years of relevant experience, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree with minimum 4 years of prior experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate propulsion program tasks and oversee special studies.
• Implement design and analysis tasks under general direction.
• Conduct technical and programmatic risk assessments.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project Management methods

Technical communication

CAD and engineering software

Rocket propulsion theory

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

CAD

CAM

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Specialist, Project Engineering

Job Code: 22115

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:

L3Harris is seeking a Project Engineer forour Orange, VA location. The Project Engineer role involves performing and/or coordinating propulsion program tasks in conjunction with program management. Underlimited generaldirection, 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. The following knowledge points and skills are ideal:

Essential Functions:

• Theories, principles and practices of engineering and project management methods
• Familiarity with standard engineering tools and practices
• Use of engineering test equipment, CAD, and computer applications with various office and engineering software applications
• Rocket propulsion component(s) and theory of operation
• Understanding and/or leading Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Read and interpret specifications (also write) and technical drawings
• Conduct technical and programmatic risk assessments
• Interpret and evaluate engineering problems and statements
• Use a variety of test and measurement equipment to interpret data
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance
• Travel: 10%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degreeand minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is desired
• Two (2) or more years of experience with solid propellant propulsion projects is highly desired
• Hands on technical knowledge is desired
• CAD knowledge is desirable
• CAM experience is a plus

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