Aircraft Mechanical Engineering Lead – Onsite, Waco (DoD Clearance)

L3HHCM20; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3HHCM20 in Waco, TX, seeks an Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Aircraft to lead a mechanical engineering team of eight, overseeing design and integration of aircraft upgrades and antenna installations.

The role requires DoD security clearance, 3D CAD proficiency, and strong leadership; you will plan budgets, assign work, review designs, and drive continuous improvement on processes and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering with required experience
• Minimum 2 years experience with mechanical design principles of aircraft structure
• Minimum 2 years experience in modifications to aircraft primary and secondary structure
• Minimum 2 years experience with electronic equipment and antenna installations

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a Mechanical Engineering team of about eight
• Design and liaison of aircraft systems and structures using military and commercial standards
• Assign work, develop manpower estimates, track project status, and support bids
• Oversee employee training and performance reviews, and manage overhead budgets
• Ensure adherence to mechanical design processes and lead periodic reviews for accuracy and improvement
• Provide liaison to production for interpretation of engineering drawings and designs

Skills

Analytic skills

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical and/or Systems Engineering

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

L3HHCM20 in Waco, TX, seeks an Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Aircraft to lead a mechanical engineering team of eight, overseeing design and integration of aircraft upgrades and antenna installations.

The role requires DoD security clearance, 3D CAD proficiency, and strong leadership; you will plan budgets, assign work, review designs, and drive continuous improvement on processes and compliance.