The Manager Combustion Devices is responsible for support to Aerojet Rocketdyne’s (AR) Mechanical Engineering organization and reports to the Director of Engineering Design and Analysis. This position performs a variety of mechanical engineering managerial tasks on fast-paced liquid rocket engine production programs. Candidate will operate from the Los Angeles (Canoga Park) or Redmond office.

　　Manages experienced professionals, lower level supervisors, or managers. Often leads one or more teams or a department. Communicates within and outside of the organization to influence leadership to accept new practices, approaches, and concepts. Develops or champions new concepts or technologies. Manages the implementation of functional strategies and recommends operational plans that directly impact the short- to mid-term function or business area results. Requires broad management and cross-functional leadership knowledge and mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or broad expertise across multiple related job areas.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Drive leadership and technical support into the execution of combustion devices and valves design work scope across the enterprise. Ensure work is performed with process rigor and a high standard of quality. Work recovery plans and implement corrective/preventative actions as necessary within the combustion devices and valves design organization.

　　Ensure that the engineering design technical capabilities, skill-sets, and resources are developed and maintained at a healthy level and are aligned with enterprise demand. Ensure that resources are deployed to the programs meeting business needs in a timely manner.

　　Drive technical leadership through existing technical managers in the combustion devices and valves design organization. Set the department vision, identify gaps, and lead the organization to excellence by modeling a commitment to continuous improvement.

　　Collaborate with the Engineering Leadership Team and Program Management Organization in addressing both strategic and tactical maters of concern.

　　Provide mentorship, coaching, and other resources necessary to foster employee development within our engineering design organization.

　　Work within the overhead budget requirements for the combustion devices and valves design organization. Track and meet all financial goals.

　　Qualifications: (refer to Career Framework (https://my.l3harris.com/CareerFramework/) )

　　Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related engineering/scientific discipline and 10 years of design related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

　　Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (US Citizenship required). Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

　　Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

　　In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $117,000 - $218,000. 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.

　　L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.