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Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Welding/Fabrication)

L3HARRIS Technologies

Canoga Park, CA · Posted October 9, 2026

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Job Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering (Welding/Fabrication)

Job Code: 45968

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 a Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering (1st Shift) with a focus in Welding to join our Manufacturing team in Canoga Park, CA.

At our Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA’s SLS, Lockheed Martin’s THAAD, Sierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser, and the Mars Perseverance Rover.

Essential Functions:

Troubleshoot critical weldments ensuring best practices for weld fit-up, cleanliness requirements and weld parameters are followed

Document best practices to support production

Assist with root cause analysis and disposition discrepant hardware

Accurately report problems, solutions, and results

Communicate effectively between team members and customer counterparts

Qualifications:

Requires practical knowledge of welding and general fabrication. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, min of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Previous experience E.B welding, manual, In-Place-Tube and/or Automatic GTAW

Experience working with Torch Weld Jigs (TWJ), setting weldments up for exact shrinkages to fit TWJ post weld

Experience with weld, braze and assemblies’ specifications

Working with D17.1 or Journeyman Weld certifications

Moving large structures or hardware

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California is $84,000 - $156,000. 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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