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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Specialist, Project Engineering

PropulsionUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeOrange, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant engineering experience are required. Alternatively, a graduate degree with at least 2 years of related experience is accepted; in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of related experience is required.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
  • Two or more years of experience with solid propellant propulsion projects is highly desired.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels.
  • The candidate must be able to establish and maintain priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and within a team environment.
  • The candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to work under pressure in a collaborative, dynamic, and multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and/or coordinate propulsion program tasks in conjunction with program management.
  • Implement design and analysis tasks and oversee special studies and experiments.
  • Coordinate ballistic, thermal, and structural analyses.
  • Perform post-test examination, analyses, and reporting while supporting the program technical lead.
  • Provide practical solutions to technical problems involving conventional engineering techniques.
  • Read, interpret, and write specifications and technical documents.
  • Prepare technical and design requirements in support of project goals.
  • Keep current in relevant technologies and methods supporting project assignments.
  • Provide direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas.
  • Understand and/or lead the Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process.
  • Review and approve engineering drawings.
  • Travel up to 25%.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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