Senior Specialist, Structural Engineer

L3Harris Technologies•Los Angeles, CA
•$102,000 - $189,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Structural Engineer to support the RS-25 rocket engine program. The role is based at a Propulsion Systems facility in Canoga Park, California, or West Palm Beach, Florida. The engineer will perform structural analysis of RS-25 components in support of flight, test, and fabrication activities. The position provides structural design guidance, scopes and conducts detailed analyses for RS-25 component nonconformance reports (NCRs), and assesses products against internal structural requirements and customer requirements. The engineer reports analysis status and results at design and program reviews, prepares technical reports and documentation, and contributes technical expertise to NCR disposition. Assigned work is expected to have significant impact on program performance and capabilities. The work schedule is 9/80: 9 workdays in each 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant structural engineering experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related structural engineering experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related structural engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • High proficiency using ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software.
  • Proficiency in fracture mechanics analysis.
  • Experience with structural analysis of liquid rocket propulsion systems and components, including turbomachinery.

Responsibilities

  • Provide structural design guidance, scope analysis efforts, and perform detailed structural analyses for RS-25 component NCRs.
  • Assess products’ ability to satisfy internal structural requirements and requirements flowed down by the customer.
  • Report analysis status and results at design and program reviews.
  • Prepare detailed technical reports documenting analysis activities, present results at program reviews, and prepare technical documentation.
  • Apply technical expertise to contribute to the team’s dispositioning of NCRs.
  • Complete assigned responsibilities in a manner that significantly impacts programs and improves overall performance and capabilities.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid holidays
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