Associate Tool Design Engineer – Defense Hardware

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate Tool Design Engineer to join our AMF facility in Huntsville, AL. You will define tooling such as jigs, fixtures, molds, mandrels, and lifting devices for solid rocket motor fabrication and assembly.

The role blends design, structural analysis, project management, and hands-on manufacturing. A degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience is required, with the ability to obtain a US security clearance and travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with 0–2 years of experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Candidate must be able to obtain a US security clearance.
• Experience with tool design, fabrication, or related manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling using Creo and Windchill per DFM principles.
• Perform structural FE analysis to predict stresses and instabilities.
• Review tool designs with cross-functional teams for approval.
• Oversee procurement and fabrication of tooling.
• Work with manufacturing to evaluate tooling and implement modifications.
• Apply GD&T and tolerance analysis; use MS Office for documentation.
• Travel up to 5% as required.

Skills

Tool design

Creo/Windchill

FEA

GD&T

Project management

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate Tool Design Engineer to join our AMF facility in Huntsville, AL. You will define tooling such as jigs, fixtures, molds, mandrels, and lifting devices for solid rocket motor fabrication and assembly.

The role blends design, structural analysis, project management, and hands-on manufacturing. A degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience is required, with the ability to obtain a US security clearance and travel up to 5%.