L3Harris Technologies · 19 hours ago
Lead, Project Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $236K/yr
9+ years expL3Harris Technologies is a leader in defense technology, dedicated to recruiting high-performing talent. The Lead, Project Engineer will assist in executing multiple phases of Pressurant and Propellant components for defense programs, collaborating with various engineering and operational teams to ensure successful project completion.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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 realistic, practical, and robust solutions throughout a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques
Assist 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 proposal development for submittal to customers
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 20% business travel to suppliers and other production sites
Position may require extended hours as needed to meet business objectives
Ability to obtain and maintain US Security clearance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant Engineering experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Engineering experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Engineering experience
Ability to obtain and maintain US Security clearance
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Experience with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
Engineering drawing and GD&T application experience
Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as working knowledge of general production systems/methods and lean manufacturing principles
Experience with government propulsion customers and prime contractors
Experience in leading MRB meetings with program stakeholders
Experience in mentoring early career or junior engineers across multiple engineering backgrounds and experience
Strong Comprehensive knowledge of Project Engineering
Experienced, or at minimum highly familiar, with fusion welding procedures such as laser or electron-beam welding
Experienced in business and engineering schedule cadence of both development-type and production-centric programs
Demonstrated strong communication skillsets that involve multiple cross-function engineering organizations, managements, program technical leadership and program management
Experience working in the defense industry with an existing clearance is a plus
Experience working as an Integrated Product Team Lead [IPTL] is desired
Experienced, or heavily involved, in Failure/Anomaly investigations of project components, assemblies, or system integration
Experienced in evaluating component environment test results and qualification processes
Experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill) is a plus
Familiarity or experience in generating proposals including work breakdown structures (WBS) definition, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) definition, validation test planning, and Pricing Inputs for Basis of Estimate (BOE)
Experienced with the design, manufacturing, or testing involved in the production of liquid rocket engine thrusters, valves, pressure regulators, pressure switches, tanks, or transducers is desired
Experience in small hypergolic propulsion systems, such as divert attitude control thrusters, is highly desired
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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