Lead Project Engineer

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 and Component Engineer Job Code: 43195 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: The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer.  This role will be located out of our Missile Propulsion facility located in Canoga Park, CA. The Project Engineer will assist in executing multiple phases of assigned program(s), drives project action to achieve operational and financial objectives, and assist in managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. The Project Engineer may be required to communicate with customer contacts and participate in sessions with customers for assigned aspects of project execution. Project Engineer will be expected to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams that include, but not limited to, engineering, program support, operations, quality, and supply chain functions to ensure successful program execution.   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 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. 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. Lead Technical Readiness Reviews and Qualification Report preparation to show customer compliance. 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 Secret security clearance.

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.   Preferred Additional Skills: 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 working in the defense industry with an existing US security clearance. Experience working as an Integrated