Lead Project Engineer

L3Harris•Canoga Park, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Lead, Project and Component Engineer for its Missile Solutions facility in Canoga Park, CA. This role 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. The engineer will collaborate with multiple engineering, operational, quality, and supply chain functions to ensure successful component completion. This position involves communicating with internal and external contacts, identifying and addressing issues, and translating engineering concepts through the product life cycle. The role also includes supplier integration, interface with project teams, analysis and verification of product design and performance, and support for anomaly resolution. The position may require up to 10% business travel and extended hours as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant project 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain US Security clearance.

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

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.