Specialist, Project Engineering 1
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. L3Harris Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Specialist, Project and Component Engineer
Job Code: 45506
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 Missle Solutions Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Specialist, Project and Component Engineer. The Project and Component Engineer will assist in executing multiple phases of Pressurant and Propellant components (i.e. tanks, pressure switch, filters, regulators, transducers and valves) within assigned defense programs, as well as supporting advanced propulsion systems. Communicates with contacts within and outside of own department and may occasionally have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc). 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 general supervision, determine approaches to objectives demonstrating a complete understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices.
- Production and fabrication support system assemblies in rocket engine components. Translates engineering and scientific concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance
- 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.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts and multiple engineering disciplines to author and refine specifications, trade studies, design concepts, systems integration and component-level test plans.
- Work consists of making moderate enhancements or improvements to systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
- 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 and minimum 4 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 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).
- Experienced in interpreting engineering technical drawings and experienced in GD&T symbology and application.
- Strong ability to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as working knowledge of general production systems/methods and lean manufacturing principles.
- 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
- Experienced in the design, manufacturing, or testing involved in the production of valves, pressure regulators, pressure switches, tanks, or transducers is highly desired.
- Experienced in large component assemblies, including integration of multiple critical subassemblies pertaining to rocket propulsion components is highly desired.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $92,500 - $171,500. 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.