Aircraft Mechanical Design Manager — Sign-On Bonus

Jobtome; Mount Calm (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead a team of about 12 engineers responsible for aircraft system upgrades and structural modifications. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Aerospace Engineering and drives technical excellence, project execution, and process improvement on complex defense programs.

Qualified candidates will have a Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering degree with extensive design experience, strong leadership, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree with related engineering discipline and significant design experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience with mechanical design principles of aircraft structure and components.
• Minimum 4 years experience in modifications to aircraft primary and secondary structure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Mechanical Engineering team.
• Oversee mechanical design and integration activities for aircraft system upgrades.
• Ensure high-quality 3D CAD designs, drawings, and design reviews.
• Provide technical oversight for structural layouts and aircraft modifications.
• Manage resource planning, workload forecasting, and manpower estimates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coaching/mentoring

Working under pressure

Active US Secret security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering

Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical and/or Systems Engineering

13+ years of mechanical design engineering experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead a team of about 12 engineers responsible for aircraft system upgrades and structural modifications. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Aerospace Engineering and drives technical excellence, project execution, and process improvement on complex defense programs.

Qualified candidates will have a Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering degree with extensive design experience, strong leadership, and the ability to