Job Overview

　　We are currently seeking a Project Engineering Manager (Space Systems) to join our Redmond, WA location.

　　Chemical and electric propulsion systems are key components of satellites used by our military, NASA, and commercial satellite service providers. Missions include interplanetary exploration, Earth orbit raising, and orbit maintenance for small, medium, and very large spacecraft. Aerojet Rocketdyne is a major supplier of these enabling propulsion systems and sub-systems, as well as similar systems used for upper stage attitude control and defense applications. In this role, you will be responsible for providing knowledgeable project engineers to support both the Space and Defense Business Units (primarily Space Systems). This includes working with the Aerojet Rocketdyne discipline organizations to identify engineers for the project engineering organization, as well as mentoring and developing project engineers within the group to maintain the group’s capacity and capability to support the business. The successful candidate will help assure the success of space missions through robust technical planning, development, qualification, and production of in-space chemical and electric thrusters and propulsion systems. The candidate will demonstrate attention to detail and the highest standards of quality assurance for the production of mission critical hardware. The successful candidate will also be a key resource in the strategic planning and technology development of new electric and chemical propulsion products.

　　You will be expected to manage others such that they have opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction, while simultaneously producing a high quality product. At Aerojet Rocketdyne, an Engineering Manager collaborates with multiple disciplines within the company and with our customers to deliver hardware enabling the missions to be possible, successful, and cost effective.

　　In our Redmond, WA, site (Seattle area), we fabricate, assemble, and test chemical and electric thrusters, as well as small scale propulsion systems. Our electric propulsion systems enable a wide variety of missions from the exploration of our solar system to global communication and the surveillance of severe weather and wild fires.

　　Essential Functions

　　Responsible for ensuring project engineering teams implement appropriate engineering best practices, technical risk management, developing and updating Design Development Plans and program schedule management on programs under this manager. Includes consistent application and improvement plans for project engineer executed processes and tools across all programs.

　　Work with Program Chief Engineers to define project engineer resource needs taking into account staffing risks and opportunities. Assess health of project engineer organization to meet current and future program needs. Provide coaching and career development and resource assignment. Work proactively with program management team to address resource conflicts and develop needed skill sets to support technical excellence. Establish project engineer development and succession plans and monitor progress.

　　Plan and manage the overhead budget and control staffing resources to meet those budget requirements. Provide input to the financial planning organization. Track and meet all financial goals. Support proposal activities and manage internal research and development efforts. Perform technology development and road-mapping activities to maintain Aerojet Rocketdyne’s position as a worldwide industrial leader in propulsion.

　　Provide mentorship and coaching to project engineers across organization. Maintain a visible, respected presence in the propulsion technical community and serve as an internal and external technical expert on propulsion systems and sub-systems.

　　Continuously stress health and safety, diversity, and environmental goals and maintain metrics to provide a safe, respectful, and ethical environment for all employees at all times.

　　Requirements

　　Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering discipline and at least nine (9) years of progressive experience in (Space Systems) propulsion systems including Hall, Arcjet, Ion, or other EP thrusters systems or Chemical thruster systems (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Knowledge of spacecraft systems, electronics and their development are highly desired. A general knowledge of related disciplines such as material science, component selection, thermal and structural analysis, spacecraft integration, and mission planning is desirable.

　　Additional Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience as a chief engineer or project engineer on a significant propulsion program.

　　Demonstrated leadership skills. Must be capable of leading a diverse team and collaborating in a cross-functional organization. Ability to adapt in a dynamically changing environment is also a necessary skill for this position.

　　Must have a demonstrated ability to organize and complete projects, objectives, and tasks.

　　Demonstrated positive interaction with both internal and external customers and the ability to engender respect from peers, customers and senior staff.

　　Must have excellent interpersonal skills, as well as high quality written and oral communication skills. This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

　　Demonstrated communication skills with new hires, senior staff, chief engineers, manufacturing personnel, quality personnel and executives.

　　Successful candidates will have direct experience in manufacturing, production and/or production support systems.

　　In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $120,000 MIN - $223,000 MAX. 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.