Sr. Manager, Mechanical Engineer - Airbreathing and Turbomachinery Design
L3Harris Technologies
- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
About this role
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: Sr. Manager, Mechanical Engineer - Airbreathing and Turbomachinery Design Job Code: 42430 Job Location: West Palm Beach, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a Sr. Manager , Mechanical Engineer – Airbreathing Propulsion and Turbomachinery Design for its West Palm Beach, Florida location. This position is responsible for leading the Propulsion Systems Engineering Airbreathing Propulsion and Turbomachinery group within the Design group. This group focuses on the system design, component design and integration of Airbreathing propulsion systems. Additional responsibilities include Turbomachinery Design for Large Liquid Engine Systems. Programs supported include both military, commercial and NASA applications. This is a fast paced environment that requires knowledge of the entire value stream from proposals to product implementation. Essential Functions: · 50% - Provides technical leadership for the Propulsion Systems Engineering Design group which is critical to L3Harris Development and Production Programs. Advises subordinates in the resolution of technical, programmatic, and operational problems based on specific goals, L3Harris policy, procedures and meeting established schedules. · 20% - Develops and implements processes and tools as appropriate for the Propulsion Systems Engineering Design group for continued development, education and training. Participates in Technical Meetings (internal and external) as required to maintain knowledge in this field. Works across the company to ensure consistent application of best practices in performing job responsibilities. · 20% - Manages direct reports working on a variety of project activities. Supports goals of integrated product teams by balancing work-loads and priorities of direct reports and addressing administrative issues pertaining to the accomplishment of tasks. Manages training budgets, conducts performance appraisals, and supports discretionary tasks as required. · 10% - Works closely with the Business Development, Program Management., and Engineering Leadership to develop solutions and response to potential customer Propulsion system inquiries and proposal support. · Travel: 10%. · Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. · 8 years’ experience with design of Airbreathing Propulsion System Design and experience in Turbomachinery Design. · Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership and strong communication skills managing a team of engineers with multiple assignments and priorities. · 5 years Knowledge of DoD Security Regulation. · 5 years’ EAR/ITAR experience. Preferred Additional Skills: · Active US Secret Security Clearance on day 1. Bachelor’s