Specialist, Systems Engineer

L3Harris•Canoga Park, CA

15h•$92,500 - $171,500•Onsite

About The Position

Missile Solutions, a segment of L3Harris, develops and manufactures advanced propulsion and energetics systems for customers including the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and other organizations. The Specialist Systems Engineer joins the Systems Development, Verification and Test (SDVT) team in Canoga Park, California, supporting program testing from planning and estimating through execution and reporting. Work includes component- and engine-level development and verification test planning, test facility integration, test execution, data analysis, requirement verification, and results reporting in collaboration with engineering stakeholders. The engineer generates rocket engine system requirements and manages special test equipment, test instrumentation, and test data. The position develops and presents Test Readiness Reviews, establishes test facility requirements, oversees component and engine assembly and teardown, and develops test article inspection plans, processes, and procedures. The engineer leads post-test data analysis, supports anomaly resolution, and prepares formal test reports. Responsibilities also include on-site customer technical support for engine ground testing and analysis. Off-campus test support and travel of up to 15% are required. The role manages projects or processes under general supervision and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance. The position is located in Canoga Park, California, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The California salary range is $92,500–$171,500; the final offer may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of prior systems engineering experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 2 years of prior systems engineering experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of prior systems engineering experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Willingness and ability to travel in support of offsite testing up to 15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Graduate degree in a relevant technical discipline.
Active U.S. Secret clearance.
Knowledge of and experience with liquid, solid, or air-breathing propulsion systems, data analysis, systems integration, and testing.
Knowledge of and experience with vibration, shock, and environmental testing.
Familiarity with Space and Missile Systems Center Standard SMC-S-016.
Familiarity with test instrumentation, equipment, and data acquisition.
Experience supporting test planning and developing ground and/or flight test activities.

Responsibilities

Support program testing from planning and estimating through test execution and reporting.
Plan component- and engine-level development and verification tests, integrate test facilities, execute tests, analyze data, verify requirements, and report results.
Generate requirements for rocket engine systems to ensure they meet development and test objectives.
Manage, develop, and control special test equipment and test instrumentation.
Manage, analyze, and control test data and deliver final test reports.
Generate, present, and manage Test Readiness Reviews to confirm test articles and facilities meet safety and test requirements.
Develop test facility requirements, oversee component and engine assembly and teardown, and develop test article inspection plans, processes, and test procedures.
Lead post-engine-test data analysis and potential anomaly resolution, including preparation of formal test reports.
Provide on-site customer technical support for engine ground test coverage and analyses.
Support off-campus test operations and travel as needed, up to 15% of the time.
Manage projects or processes with general supervision.