Aircraft Mechanical Design Engineer — Senior Associate

Jobtome; Penelope (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Waco, TX, is seeking a Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering - Aircraft Mechanical Design to lead design activities for current and future aircraft programs. You will develop 3D CAD models, create technical drawings, and collaborate across manufacturing, integration teams, and customers to ensure robust, compliant solutions.

The role requires hands-on design work, willingness to travel (<10%), and the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance. Onsite work in Waco with a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure using 3D CAD.
• Produce drawings and documentation for manufacturing and customers.
• Experience with aircraft structural design standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3-dimensional CAD.
• Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings.
• Conducting engineering drawing preparation and release within allocated schedule and budget constraints.

Skills

3D CAD

Analytical skills

Communication skills

US Secret security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Graduate degree (optional)

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Creo Parametric

Siemens NX

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Waco, TX, is seeking a Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering - Aircraft Mechanical Design to lead design activities for current and future aircraft programs. You will develop 3D CAD models, create technical drawings, and collaborate across manufacturing, integration teams, and customers to ensure robust, compliant solutions.

The role requires hands-on design work, willingness to travel (<10%), and the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance. Onsite work in Waco with a supportive, growth-focused environment.