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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Lead, Project Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $236K/yr

7+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a trusted disruptor in the defense industry, focusing on delivering end-to-end technology solutions for national security. The Lead, Project Engineer will manage project execution for propulsion systems, ensuring operational and financial objectives are met while coordinating with various teams and customer contacts.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Works under consultative direction with minimal oversight and has responsibility for project or processes within the functional program management area

Communicates well, both verbal and written, with contacts within and outside the organization (e.g. customers, suppliers, etc.) for execution of the project objectives

Provide imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques

Assists in managing the technical, cost and schedule of projects utilizing Earned Value Management principles to ensure financial well-being of the overall program as well as generating end-to-end proposal development for submittal to customer

Works with technical team to develop and implement propulsion production processes, tooling and equipment design, material evaluation plans, data analysis and application activities in support of the projects

Responsible for developing and monitoring/updating project plans consistent with the overall program plan and command media

Responsible for briefing management and supporting program managers for briefing customers on all facets of assigned projects

Up to 10% business travel to suppliers and other production sites

Position may require extended hours as needed to meet business objectives

Qualification

Project EngineeringAerospace EngineeringPropulsion SystemsEarned Value ManagementProposal DevelopmentTeam CoordinationMicrosoft OfficeCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant project engineering experience or Graduate Degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of relevant project engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related project engineering experience

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering preferred

Unique industry knowledge and experience with large liquid propellant propulsion systems development, manufacturing, and Hot Fire validation testing

Ability to understand propulsion system technical drawings and specifications

Ability to participate and produce proposals including customer requirement synthesis, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) definition, validation test planning, Pricing Inputs and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation

Experience with Government Propulsion customers and prime contractors

Experienced with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, Power Point, Word)