Enter a job title or keyword

Lead, Structures Engineer

L3Harris


Job Location:

Canoga Park, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 122000 - 227000
Posted: 2 October 2026 (24 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Lead Structures Engineering

Job Code: 45375

Job Location: Canoga Park CA

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

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Structures Engineer. This role will be located out of our Propulsion Systems facility located in Canoga Park 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 products 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
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret level security clearance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Structures or Aerospace Engineering or related field and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Mechanical Structures or Aerospace Engineering or related field and a minimum of 7 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • High proficiency in utilization of ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software
  • Experience with structural analysis of liquid rocket propulsion systems and components including Combustion Devices such as nozzles powerheads and combustion chambers is a plus

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in the State of California is $122000 - $227000. 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


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Company Logo

At L3Harris, we anticipate and mitigate risk with agile end-to-end solutions that meet our customers' mission-critical needs across all domains.

View Profile View Profile