Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering - CAM

L3Harris Technologies•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$106,500 - $197,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer performs Cost Account Management (CAM) duties and day-to-day tactical work on assigned propulsion programs. The role drives project actions to meet operational and financial objectives and manages cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas in coordination with varied groups and a program lead or manager. It also involves working with customer contacts and participating in customer sessions related to project execution, while coordinating program support, production, and supply chain teams to help ensure work is completed on time and within budget. The position leads CAM activities using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), managing technical aspects, cost, and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) according to EVM principles. Responsibilities also include supporting the program’s financial health and developing end-to-end proposals for customer submission. Under the consultative direction of an IPT Lead, the employee works with minimal oversight and is responsible for projects or processes within the functional program management area. The role requires understanding engineering and manufacturing processes and presenting project information to management and program managers for customer briefings. Up to 10% business travel to suppliers and other production sites may be required, and extended hours may be needed to meet business objectives. The employee must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance. The position is onsite at the Canoga Park, California facility and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
Thorough understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes, including design, specification generation, bills of materials, manufacturing planning, tooling, procurement, production scheduling, validation test planning, and quality functions.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication with contacts inside and outside the organization, including customers and suppliers.
Industry knowledge and experience with small-thruster storable-propellant propulsion systems development, manufacturing, and hot-fire validation testing.
Ability to understand propulsion system technical drawings and specifications.
Ability to participate in and produce proposals, including customer requirement synthesis, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) definition, pricing inputs, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation.
Experience with government propulsion customers and prime contractors.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

Drive project actions to achieve operational and financial objectives for an existing program.
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas in coordination with varied groups and a program lead or manager.
Work with customer contacts on project activities and participate in customer sessions concerning assigned aspects of project execution.
Coordinate program support, production, and supply chain teams to help ensure efforts are completed on time and on budget.
Lead CAM duties using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), managing project technical aspects, cost, and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using EVM principles.
Support the financial well-being of the overall program and develop end-to-end proposals for submission to customers.
Work under the consultative direction of an IPT Lead with minimal oversight and take responsibility for projects or processes within the functional program management area.
Provide practicable solutions to technical problems involving conventional engineering techniques.
Brief management and supporting program managers on assigned projects for customer briefings.
Travel to suppliers and other production sites as needed, up to 10%.