Associate, Project Engineer (Canoga Park, CA)

L3Harris TechnologiesL3Harris TechnologiesLos Angeles, California, United States
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Posted

9/15/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$90k - $108k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Project and Component Engineer will support the development and fabrication of rocket engine components while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives. They are responsible for analyzing product design, managing supplier integration, and resolving hardware or process anomalies.

Requirements overview

Applicants must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field. Candidates should possess an understanding of engineering principles and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Key skills

Mechanical engineeringAerospace engineeringProject engineeringComponent engineeringGD&TTechnical drawingLean manufacturingFabrication processesSystems integrationTrade studiesHardware anomaly resolutionSupplier integrationProduct life cycle managementEngineering principlesDesign conceptsTest planning

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About L3Harris Technologies

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employees

31,420

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.

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Job categories

EngineeringManufacturingLogistics

Description

Job Title: Associate, Project and Component Engineer Job Code: 44459 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 Project and Component Engineer will assist in executing multiple phases of assigned development or production propulsion programs. Communicates with contacts within and outside of own team which may include customers or vendors and 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 supervision, determine approaches to objectives demonstrating a complete understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices. Development and fabrication support of rocket engine components. Translates engineering and scientific concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle. 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. Develop specifications, trade studies, design concepts, systems integration and component-level test plans. Up to 10% business travel to suppliers and other production sites. Position may require extended hours, as needed, to meet business objectives. Qualifications: To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field   or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.    Preferred Additional Skills: 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. Familiar or experienced with manufacturing principles and fabrication processes In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $90,000 - $108,000 .  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.

Requirements

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Aerospace engineering
  • Project engineering
  • Component engineering
  • GD&T
  • Technical drawing
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Fabrication processes
  • Systems integration
  • Trade studies
  • Hardware anomaly resolution
  • Supplier integration
  • Product life cycle management
  • Engineering principles
  • Design concepts
  • Test planning

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid holidays

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