Associate, Structural Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX seeks an Associate Stress Engineer to perform structural analysis on aircraft structures using classical methods and FE models. You will develop load cases, calculate stresses, and document results to support airworthiness and modifications.

Work with design engineers, generate FBDs, and help establish allowable strengths. This entry-level role aims to grow skills in structural analysis and certification processes within a dynamic defense tech environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering or recently graduated within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Use classical hand analysis and/or create finite element models to predict internal loads, displacements, and stresses.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to substantiate aircraft modifications and ensure airworthiness.
• Generate free body diagrams and calculate internal loads and stresses.
• Document structural analysis in formal reports to show airworthiness compliance.
• Develop structural tests and post-process results to establish allowable strength data.
• Manage personal work to stay within scope, budget, and schedule for assigned tasks.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Hand analysis

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Assoc, Structural Engineering

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description: L3Harris is seeking qualified individuals to join our Aeronautical Systems Engineering team as an Associate Stress Engineer. In this role, you will perform structural analysis of aircraft structure using classical analysis methods to develop free body diagrams, calculate internal loads and stresses, and write margins of safety. Stress Engineers have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft modifications on various aircraft platforms.

Essential Functions:

• Use classical hand analysis and/or create finite element models to predict internal loads, displacements, and stresses for complex structure
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to substantiate aircraft modifications and installations and ensure the design meets airworthiness requirements
• Generate free body diagrams and calculate internal loads and stresses
• Document structural analysis in formal reports to show compliance with airworthiness requirements
• Develop structural tests and post-process the results to establish allowable strength data
• Manage personal work to stay within scope, budget, and schedule for assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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