Sr. Specialist, Material Process Engineer

L3Harris•Canoga Park, CA

21h•$102,000 - $189,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Material Process Engineer to join our Missile Solutions team at our Canoga Park facility. In this role, you'll support critical aerospace and defense programs, including the RS-25 rocket engine and advanced missile systems that protect national security. You'll develop and optimize manufacturing processes for mission-critical components, working alongside industry-leading engineers in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts product quality and mission success. If you're passionate about aerospace and defense innovation and want to make a meaningful contribution to programs that matter, we want to hear from you—apply today to join our team!

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

3-7 years of experience in materials engineering or manufacturing process engineering within aerospace, defense, or related high-reliability industries
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Understanding and demonstrated experience of special processes (welding, heat treat, plating, shot peening, etc.) and their qualification requirements
Familiar with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (ultrasonic, radiographic, penetrant, magnetic particle)
Knowledge of aerospace materials including titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, stainless steels, high-strength steels, and aluminum alloy
Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metal components
Experience with metallurgical testing and characterization techniques
Knowledge of material specifications and standards (AMS, ASTM, MIL-SPEC)
Experience with metallography and microstructural analysis
Familiarity with material traceability and certification requirements
Experience with materials selection and design for manufacturability (DFM)
Knowledge of rocket engine, turbomachinery, or missile system manufacturing processes
Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and prevention methods in aerospace applications
Experience with process FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with Microsoft Project or other project management software
Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, or other aerospace quality management systems
Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace and defense metallic materials including titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, stainless steels, high-strength steels, and aluminum alloys used in propulsion and missile system components
Support production operations by troubleshooting process issues, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with design engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure producibility and cost-effectiveness across multiple defense programs
Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on non-conforming materials and processes
Create and maintain process specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation in compliance with program requirements
Interface with suppliers to conduct engineering process approvals and support resolution of hardware quality issues
Lead process validation activities and process capability studies to ensure manufacturing readiness
Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from design review through production release
Travel up to 25% to supplier facilities and other company locations as required