Lead, Mechanical Engineer- Composite Case Design

L3Harris; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer for composite case design in Huntsville, AL. You will lead design efforts for filament-wound cases used in propulsion systems, develop 3D models and drawings, and coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams.

The role requires extensive CAD experience (CREO), PLM (Windchill), GD&T expertise, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 9+ years of relevant experience; Graduate Degree plus 7+ years; in lieu of a degree, 13+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts for filament-wound composite cases and propulsion systems.
• Develop concepts, 3D models, and detailed drawings.
• Coordinate with analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, quality, and customer support teams.
• Lead technical reviews and risk-reduction efforts.
• Support environmental and qualification testing and supplier coordination.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Graduate Degree preferred

Tools

CREO

Windchill

GD&T

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: Lead , Mechanical Engineering- Composite Case Design

Job Code: 40782

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9 /80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Lead mechanical design engineering role focuses on the design of filament-wound composite cases for Solid Propulsion and Controllable Solids Systems. The position requires substantial technical expertise in the area of carbon fiber epoxy material systems, pressure vessel design, filament winding manufacturing, and Classical Lamination Theory. This position requires the ability to work with moderate to limited oversight in defining objectives, determining technical approaches, delegating tasks, reviewing deliverables, and coaching and training other employees across the company within area of expertise. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership in the component and system design of composite cases for solid propellant and controllable solid propulsion applications.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Lead mechanical design efforts for filament-wound composite cases, propulsion systems, and related components.
• Develop design concepts, 3D models, and detailed engineering drawings.
• Perform trade studies and prepare component specifications and procedures.
• Coordinate with analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, quality, and customer support teams.
• Plan and execute design assignments within an Integrated Product Team environment.
• Support production activities on the shop floor and at supplier locations.
• Address nonconforming hardware, support process planning and production reviews, and ensure design requirements are met through supplier coordination.
• Support engineering drawing and specification updates through configuration control boards.
• Lead technical reviews, investigations, and risk-reduction efforts.
• Support environmental and qualification testing, including pathfinder, subscale, component, and system-level tests.
• Prepare and present technical presentations and engineering reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge of solid propulsion systems design and manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge and experience in strategic booster motors, tactical rocket motors, controllable solids systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill), engineering drawing and GD&T application experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
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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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