Sr Specialist, Systems Engineering - Affordability

L3Harris; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Affordability Engineer to provide data-driven cost analysis for Missile Solutions programs. This onsite role at Canoga Park, CA involves leading should-cost estimates, lifecycle costing, and cost modeling, collaborating with engineers and program managers.

The position requires strong analytical skills, cost insight, and the ability to communicate results clearly in technical meetings, with a focus on Design-to-Cost and affordability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with data analysis, cost estimation, and life cycle cost analysis is valued.
• Familiarity with DoD programs, missiles, defense systems, and security clearance requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform affordability assignments requiring deep knowledge of cost, design-to-cost, and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Lead or assist with should-cost estimates for proposals and cost modeling.
• Develop contract proposals, basis of estimates, and SE artifacts to capture new business.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analytics

Program/Project management

Supply Chain knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Systems Engineering or related field

Advanced degree (Masters/PhD) desirable

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, preferred

Tools

PRICE TruePlanning

COTS parametric modeling tools

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. Specialist, Systems Engineer - Affordability

Job Code: 47268

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

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

Job Description:

Missile Solutions (MSL) a segment of L3Harris, is a world-class developer and manufacturer of advanced propulsion and energetics systems for customers including the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and other agencies and companies, both in the United States and abroad. Our markets include strategic missiles; missile defense; tactical systems and armaments, in addition to propulsion and power systems for launch vehicles, satellites and other space vehicles.

We are currently seeking an Affordability Engineer to work with engineers and program managers to provide affordability engineering expertise for diverse Missile Solutions programs. This is a fully onsite position at our Canoga Park, CA facility.

In this role, the Affordability Systems Engineerwill be expected to:

• Conduct data analysis to support program / proposal estimating.
• Have familiarization with strategic missiles; missile defense; tactical systems and armaments and/or launch vehicle systems.
• Lead or assist with estimates of propulsion system costs and associated component costs.
• Work independently or work as an integral team member in a supporting role.
• Demonstrate a 100% commitment to quality in actions, decisions, and conversations.
• PRICE TruePlanning experience / familiarity highly desirable. PRICE TruePlanning is not a must have as long as a candidate has Design to Cost and/or Affordability Engineering experience.
• Understanding of how to best segregate and capture product costs is preferred.
• Familiarity with Bill of Materials development.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees across the Company within Systems Engineering.
• Develop contract proposals, basis of estimates, and other SE artifacts to support the capture of new business.
• Communicate results in oral presentations and written communication. Represent the organization in meetings/teleconferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.

Essential Functions:

Working under minimal direction, perform Affordability assignments requiring detailed knowledge of application of concepts, practices, and techniques. This also requires a detailed understanding of the system and system effects. Job responsibilities include:

• 90%: Affordability Engineering Support of MSL Programs. Typical duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:
  • Lead or assist with should-cost estimates for proposals.
  • Lead or assist with Life Cycle Cost analysis and model development.
  • Lead or assist in risk evaluation related to product life cycles analysis.
  • Lead or assist with PRICE TruePlanning estimates of propulsion system costs and associated component costs.
  • Lead or support Design-to-Cost efforts on programs.
  • Build a strong working relationship with the other Aerojet Rocketdyne employees to ensure that the group's capabilities are fully utilized and that the group's results are meeting customer needs.
• 10% Discipline Support and/or Training and Education:
  • Improve training materials and possibly deliver training sessions.
  • Support discipline initiatives.
• Travel: 10%.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or appropriate discipline/science (Mechanical/Aerospace)
• Active in-scope DoD Secret Security Clearance, preferred
• Advance Excel skills and data analytics
• Demonstrated experience with program / project management
• Supply Chain and Operations knowledge
• Experience with COTS parametric and other hardware modeling tools is highly desired.
• Advanced degree desirable.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, the salary range for this role is $106,500 - $197,500. 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.

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