Sr. Specialist, Material Process Engineer

We are seeking a talented Material Process Engineer to join our Missile Solutions team at our Canoga Park facility. In this role, you'll support critical aerospace and defense programs, including the RS-25 rocket engine and advanced missile systems that protect national security. You'll develop and optimize manufacturing processes for mission-critical components, working alongside industry-leading engineers in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts product quality and mission success. If you're passionate about aerospace and defense innovation and want to make a meaningful contribution to programs that matter, we want to hear from you—apply today to join our team!

Essential Functions:

• Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace and defense metallic materials including titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, stainless steels, high-strength steels, and aluminum alloys used in propulsion and missile system components
• Support production operations by troubleshooting process issues, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives • Collaborate with design engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure producibility and cost-effectiveness across multiple defense programs • Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on non-conforming materials and processes
• Create and maintain process specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation in compliance with program requirements
• Interface with suppliers to conduct engineering process approvals and support resolution of hardware quality issues
• Lead process validation activities and process capability studies to ensure manufacturing readiness
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from design review through production release
• Travel up to 25% to supplier facilities and other company locations as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 3-7 years of experience in materials engineering or manufacturing process engineering within aerospace, defense, or related high-reliability industries 
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Understanding and demonstrated experience of special processes (welding, heat treat, plating, shot peening, etc.) and their qualification requirements
• Familiar with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (ultrasonic, radiographic, penetrant, magnetic particle) 
• Knowledge of aerospace materials including titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, stainless steels, high-strength steels, and aluminum alloy
• Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metal components
• Experience with metallurgical testing and characterization techniques 
• Knowledge of material specifications and standards (AMS, ASTM, MIL-SPEC) 
• Experience with metallography and microstructural analysis
• Familiarity with material traceability and certification requirements
• Experience with materials selection and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Knowledge of rocket engine, turbomachinery, or missile system manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and prevention methods in aerospace applications
• Experience with process FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with Microsoft Project or other project management software
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, or other aerospace quality management systems
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $102,000 - $189,000. 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.

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