Specialist , Project Engineering

L3Harris•Huntsville, AL

2d•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. It coordinates ballistic, thermal, and structural analyses, performs post-test examination, analyses, and reporting, and supports the program technical lead. The position supports solid rocket motor development and production programs, coordinating engineering work and managing technical progress, risk, schedule, and cost as needed. It interfaces with Program Management, L3 Harris customers, and other functional organizations to address program technical issues. The role also contributes to business development activities, status reporting, product team meetings, project planning, problem investigations, and technical guidance for less senior engineers and support personnel. Engineering Cost Account Management duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior Project Engineering experience; or a graduate degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior Project Engineering experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior Project Engineering experience.
Ability to obtain a US 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 computer applications with office and engineering software.
Knowledge of systems engineering principles in requirements and Risk & 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 theory of operation.
Understanding of and/or experience leading the Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process.

Responsibilities

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 interface with Program Management, L3 Harris customers, and other L3 Harris 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 inputs to written and verbal status reports to the Engineering lead and L3 Harris Management, and provide input and leadership at product team meetings.
Conceive and plan projects involving the development of new methods to attain objectives.
Provide direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas.
Keep current in 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.
Implement design and analysis tasks, oversee special studies and experiments, coordinate ballistic, thermal, and structural analyses, and perform post-test examination, analyses, and reporting while supporting the program technical lead.