Specialist , Project Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Camden, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer performs and/or coordinates propulsion program tasks in conjunction with program management. Under general direction, the role implements design and analysis tasks and oversees special studies and experiments. The position coordinates ballistic, thermal, and structural analyses, performs post-test examinations, analyses, and reporting, and supports the program technical lead. The role supports solid rocket motor development and production programs and may provide technical guidance to less senior project engineers and support personnel. A U.S. secret security clearance must be obtainable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of prior Project Engineering experience; or a graduate degree or equivalent and 2 years of prior Project Engineering experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of prior Project Engineering experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge of pertinent codes, rules, and regulations related to engineering assignments.
Experience using engineering test equipment, CAD, and office and engineering software applications.
Knowledge of systems engineering principles in requirements and risk and opportunity management.
Knowledge of budget and schedule management principles for assigned project scope, such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
Knowledge of industry standards and practices.
Understanding of rocket propulsion components and their theory of operation.
Understanding of or experience leading the Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process.

Responsibilities

Determine approaches to objectives using a complete understanding and application of relevant principles, concepts, and practices.
Support engineering teams working on solid rocket motor development and production program tasks and problem resolution.
Coordinate engineering work and manage technical progress, risk, schedule, and cost as needed.
Monitor technical progress and work with Program Management, L3Harris customers, and other L3Harris functional organizations to understand and resolve program technical issues.
Provide technical consultation to Program Management and Business Development for activities such as writing white papers and preparing and presenting technical briefings to customers.
Provide written and verbal status-report inputs to the Engineering lead and L3Harris Management, and provide input and leadership at product team meetings.
Conceive and plan projects involving development of new methods to attain objectives.
Provide direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas.
Keep current with relevant technologies and methods in support of project assignments.
May provide technical guidance to less senior project engineers and project support personnel.
May be assigned engineering Cost Account Management (CAM) duties.
Coordinate ballistic, thermal, and structural analyses; conduct post-test examination, analyses, and reporting; and support the program technical lead.
Implement design and analysis tasks and oversee special studies and experiments.