Senior Associate, Project Engineering 1

L3Harris•Canoga Park, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Associate, Project and Component Engineer based at our Canoga Park, CA facility. The Project and Component Engineer will assist in executing multiple phases of assigned development or production propulsion programs. Communicates with contacts within and outside of own team which may include customers or vendors and 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 a minimum of 2 years of prior related Mechanical Engineering experience.
Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or experience with the design, manufacturing, or testing involved in the production of valves, pressure regulators, pressure switches, tanks, or transducers is highly desired.
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.
Comprehensive 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.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, determine approaches to objectives demonstrating a complete understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices.
Development and fabrication support of rocket engine components.
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.
Develop specifications, trade studies, design concepts, systems integration and component-level test plans.
Up to 10% business travel to suppliers and other production sites.