Lead Aircraft Mechanical Design Engineer

L3Harris; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000–$25,000

Onsite in Waco, TX

9/80 work schedule with every other Fr

Security clearance support

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Waco, TX is seeking a Lead, Mechanical Design Engineering - Aircraft to drive primary and secondary structure design across aircraft platforms.

You will create 3D models, develop detailed drawings, and work with manufacturing to ensure design intent is realized—from concept to installation and customer support. This role requires strong mechanical design expertise, experience with 3D CAD tools (Creo/SIEMENS NX), and the ability to obtain a US Secret security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent with extensive related experience.
• Minimum 9 years related experience; graduate degree with 7+ years, or 13+ years if no degree.
• 4+ years in aircraft structure design and components.
• 4+ years in aircraft structural modifications.
• 7+ years using 3D CAD to create solid models and 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure using CAD and standards.
• Coordinate with production for interpretation of drawings.
• Prepare and release drawings within schedule and budget.
• Generate bids for change orders and new pursuits.
• Review designs with peers, management, and customers.
• Support integration design and liaison activities.

Skills

3D CAD

Aircraft structure

Mechanical design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project liaison

Security clearance capable

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Graduate Degree advantageous

Tools

Creo Parametric

Siemens NX

MS Office

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Waco, TX is seeking a Lead, Mechanical Design Engineering - Aircraft to drive primary and secondary structure design across aircraft platforms.

You will create 3D models, develop detailed drawings, and work with manufacturing to ensure design intent is realized—from concept to installation and customer support. This role requires strong mechanical design expertise, experience with 3D CAD tools (Creo/SIEMENS NX), and the ability to obtain a US Secret security