Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Project Engineering

Level 3 Communications, Inc$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with at least 6 years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with 4 years of related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience is required.
  • Experience in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is necessary.
  • Familiarity with propulsion systems and related theory is essential.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. 

Responsibilities

  • Perform and coordinate propulsion program tasks alongside program management.
  • Implement design and analysis tasks for engineering projects.
  • Oversee special studies and experiments relevant to propulsion systems.
  • Coordinate ballistic, thermal, and structural analyses.
  • Conduct post-test examinations and prepare analytical reports.
  • Support the program technical lead with engineering insights.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule providing every other Friday off.
  • Collaborative work environment supporting innovation and growth.
  • Opportunities to engage in cutting-edge engineering projects.
Full Job Description
Job Job Title: Senior Specialist, Project Engineering

Job Code: 38686

Job Location: Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3 Harris is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for our Orange, VA location. The Specialist Project Engineer role involves performing and/or coordinating propulsion program tasks in conjunction with program management. Under limited general direction, you will be responsible for implementing design and analysis tasks and overseeing special studies and experiments. Additionally, you will coordinate ballistic, thermal, and structural analyses, as well as perform post-test examination, analyses, and reporting while supporting the program technical lead.

Essential Functions:

  • Theories, principles and practices of engineering and project management methods.
  • Familiarity with standard engineering tools and practices.
  • Use of engineering test equipment, CAD, and computer applications with various office and engineering software applications.
  • Rocket propulsion component(s) and theory of operation.
  • Understanding and/or leading Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Read and interpret specifications (also write) and technical drawings.
  • Conduct technical and programmatic risk assessments.
  • Interpret and evaluate engineering problems and statements.
  • Use a variety of test and measurement equipment to interpret data.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and minimum of 6 years of prior relevant Engineering (Aerospace /Mechanical) experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with solid propellant propulsion projects is highly desired.
  • Background in CAD, GD&T, Analysis or Materials is desired.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software is desired.


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