Specialist, Project Engineer

L3Harris Technologies
Huntsville, AL

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 Title: Specialist, Project Engineering

Job Code: 38674

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

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 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:

  • Provide imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of 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 in support of project assignments.

  • Provide direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas.

  • Understanding and/or leads Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process.

  • May be assigned Earned Value Management duties.

  • Travel: 10%.

  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 4 years of prior project engineering experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of prior project engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior project engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline is preferred.

  • Two (2) or more years of experience with solid propellant propulsion projects is highly desired.

  • CAM experience is desired.

  • CAD knowledge is desired.

  • Manufacturing experience is desired.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software is required.

  • Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels.

  • Ability to establish and maintain priorities in a dynamic environment.

  • Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work well under pressure, in a collaborative, dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment.

  • Strong time management skills.

  • Ability to maintain attention to detail.

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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.

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Posted 2026-07-27

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