Lead Project Engineer

L3HHCM20•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. We are seeking an experienced Lead, 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant roject Engineering experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Project Engineering experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Project Engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Experience with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, Powerpoint, Word).
Engineering drawing and GD&T application experience
Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as working knowledge of general production systems/methods and lean manufacturing principles.
Familiar or experienced with manufacturing principles and fabrication processes.
Proficient 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
Experience performing earned value management
Experience performing as the engineering cost account manager
Skilled at monitoring technical progress and reviews recommendations for change with program management

Responsibilities

Works on unusually complex problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative
Has lead project engineering responsibility for a major program of strategic importance
Plans, conducts, and directs assigned projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of technical staff in the performance of assigned project
Development and fabrication support of pressurant and propellant rocket engine components that include (tanks, pressure switch, regulators, transducer, and valves). Translates engineering and scientific concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.
Supplier integration with external suppliers ensuing 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain US Security clearance.