Job Title: Lead, Project Engineering, Valves and Actuators
Job ID: 18853
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80- Shift 1
Job Description:
We are seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our Valves and Actuators Product and Component Engineering department in Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area). You will join a team working on the development, fabrication and test of propulsion system valve and actuator hardware for defense and space applications. The Lead engineer provides technical oversight and project leadership for development and procurement of in-house and supplier-based valve products. Valve products include a broad range of liquid propellant (cryogenic, gaseous, and storable propellants) rocket propulsion fluid control components and may include actuators and electronic controls. Position reports to the Valve & Actuator Project Engineering Manager and is assigned to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Essential Functions:
Under limited general direction and oversight, the Lead Project Engineer determines approaches to objectives, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices and in-depth knowledge of project management. The Lead engineer is frequently responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams. The Lead engineer is also frequently responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees across the company within areas of expertise.
- Development and fabrication support of rocket engine valve and actuator components. Translates engineering and scientific concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.
- Supplier integration with external valve and component suppliers ensuing requirements are achieved on-time and within budget.
- Interfaces with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to provide coordination of technical, schedule and cost solutions to team objectives.
- Analyzes and verifies valve and actuator design and performance for adequacy and reliability. Supports investigation and resolution of hardware and process anomalies and issues identified by preventative action/corrective action boards or safety initiative activities.
- Develops trade studies, design concepts, systems integration and component-level test plans.
Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field with at least nine (9) years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience). Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in CA or WA is $122,500 - $227,500. 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.
