Senior Associate, Project Engineering (La Canada Flintridge)

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Job Title : Senior Associate, Project Engineer

Job Code : 27784

Job Location : Canoga Park, CA

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

Job Description :

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Associate, Project and Component Engineer. This role will be located out of our Missile Solutions facility located in Canoga Park, CA. The Project and Component Engineer will assist in executing multiple phases of assigned development or production propulsion programs. Communicates with contacts within and outside of own team which may include customers or vendors and responsible to identify, define, communicate and address general issues typically encountered within job area or function. Project and Component engineer will be expected to collaborate with multiple engineering, operational, quality, and supply chain functions to ensure successful component completion.

Essential Functions :

Under supervision, determine approaches to objectives demonstrating a complete understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices.

Development and fabrication support of rocket engine components. Translates engineering and scientific concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.

Supplier integration with external suppliers ensuing requirements are achieved on time and within budget.

Interface with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to provide coordination of technical, schedule, and cost solutions to team objectives.

Analyze and verify product design and performance for adequacy and reliability. Support investigation and resolution of hardware and process anomalies and issues identified by preventative action / corrective action boards or safety initiative activities.

Develop specifications, trade studies, design concepts, systems integration and component-level test plans.

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

Position may require extended hours, as needed, to meet business objectives.

Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related Mechanical Engineering experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills :

Familiarity or experience with the design, manufacturing, or testing involved in the production of valves, pressure regulators, pressure switches, tanks, or transducers is highly desired.

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.

Familiar or experienced with manufacturing principles and fabrication processes.

Comprehensive knowledge of Project Engineering.

Experience working in the defense industry with an existing clearance is a plus

Experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill) is a plus.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $79,000 - $146,500. 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.

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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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