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Lead, Project Engineer - Energy Systems

$127.5k - $236.5k

L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Project Engineer - Energy Systems

Job Code: 34345

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Lead, Project Engineer, this role will be located out of our Space Propulsion and Power Systems facility in Canoga Park, CA . The Project Engineer will assist in executing all phases of day-to-day tactical duties on assigned Space Energy programs. Drives project action to achieve operational and financial objectives for an existing program. Will manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas while coordinating with varied groups and working with a program lead or manager to achieve results. Works with customer contacts for project activities and participates in sessions with customers for assigned aspects of project execution. Assists in coordinating program support, production, and supply chain teams to ensure on time and on budget efforts.

Essential Functions:
  • 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.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant project engineering experience or Graduate Degree 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 Additional Skills:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Unique industry knowledge and experience with Space Nuclear Energy applications, industrial electronics, systems development, manufacturing, and validation testing.
  • Ability to understand energy systems, 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 international customers and prime contractors as well as Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, Power Point, Word).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $127,500 - 236,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

"L3Harris announced on January 5th, that AE Industrial Partners ("AE Industrial") has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in L3Harris' Space Propulsion and Power Systems business. This position has been identified as one that will transition to the new standalone company upon closing of the transaction. Until that time, L3Harris will continue its hiring activity within this business."

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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