Senior Specialist, Structural Engineer
Open in 2 locations
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California
2 open- $102,000–$189,000/yr
Canoga Park, CA, United States; West Palm Beach, Florida, United States (opens on this page)
Full-time · Posted 2d ago
- $102,000–$189,000/yr
Canoga Park, CA, United States (opens on this page)
Full-time · Posted 1mo ago
About the job
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 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 Sr.
Specialist, Structural Engineer. This role will be located out of one of our Propulsion Systems facility located at either Canoga Park, CA or West Palm Beach, FL.
In this role, you will support the RS-25 rocket engine program and perform RS-25 component structural analysis in support of flight, test and fabrication. ## Essential Functions - Provide structural design guidance, scope analysis efforts and perform detailed structural analyses for RS-25 component NCRs.
Provide assessment of the product’s ability to satisfy internal structural requirements as well as those flowed by the customer. - Report status and results of analysis tasks at design and program reviews.
Prepare detailed technical reports documenting all analysis activities, present results at program reviews, and prepare technical documentation. - Apply technical expertise to directly contribute to the performance of the team relative to dispositioning NCRs - Complete assigned responsibilities in a manner that has significant impact on programs improving overall performance and capabilities ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant structural engineering experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related structural engineering experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related structural engineering experience. ## Preferred Additional Skills - Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering. - High proficiency in utilization of ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software is desired - Proficiency in fracture mechanics analysis is desired - Experience with structural analysis of liquid rocket propulsion systems and components, including turbomachinery, is strongly desired In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $102,000 - $189,000.
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. #LI-AT4 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.
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From L3Harris's job posting for Canoga Park, CA, United States; West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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