Lead, Mechanical Engineering (Design)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design aircraft structures and systems. This role involves overseeing design activities, ensuring compliance with requirements, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has substantial aircraft design experience and strong leadership skills. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a security clearance. This position is located in Greenville, TX and has responsibilities across various aircraft platforms.

Qualifications

• 9 years of aircraft design experience with a Bachelor's degree or 7 years with a Graduate degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret with SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design of aircraft structures and mechanical systems.
• Oversee design activities and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure designs meet standards.

Skills

Aircraft design experience

Communication skills

Problem resolution

Leadership skills

Proficiency in CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9 years of aircraft design experience

Graduate degree with 7 years of aircraft design experience

13 years of aircraft design experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Solid modeling CAD tools

Job description

Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Design)

Job Code: 34949 | Job Location: Greenville, TX (Onsite) | Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

The Lead, Mechanical Engineer is responsible for participating in the design of detail parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical systems installations. The engineer applies basic engineering design and analytical theory with an understanding of structural analysis for application to integrated system design.

Essential Functions

• Research, develop layouts, prepare engineering drawings, and coordinate design activities with Tooling, Flight Sciences, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure designs meet requirements at minimum cost.
• Designs accomplished using world‑class, three‑dimensional solid modeling CAD tools under the guidance of senior‑level design engineers.
• Mechanical design engineer works on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems across various aircraft platforms.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
• Oversee the design of detail parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical systems installations.
• Ensure proposals are vetted for accuracy in cost, scope, and schedule.
• Drive successful program execution by ensuring initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with all processes, procedures, and program requirements.
• Provide input into new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans that have measurable impact on the achievement of overall function or business results.
• Ensure program airworthiness, customer, and company requirements are understood and met.
• Manage and work in a fast‑paced, demanding environment focused on problem resolution and process improvement.
• Influence a wide range of audiences and demonstrate leadership skills to win support without a direct reporting structure.
• Maintain the complete lifecycle of programs including proposals, bids, planning, risk assessment, and execution.
• Possess an understanding of aircraft systems and various mission systems.
• Lead experience on large prototype programs.
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written), negotiation, collaboration, time management, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with FAA (Part 23 and 25) and military aircraft airworthiness design approach, certification process, and requirements.
• Knowledge of manpower planning, milestone scheduling, and related financial management.
• Formulate strategic vision and define implementation plans to achieve success.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of aircraft design experience.
• Graduate degree with 7 years of aircraft design experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of aircraft design experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active Secret or Top‑Secret security clearance.

Many positions within L3Harris require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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.

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