Lead, Mechanical Engineering (ODA Airworthiness)

L3Harris Technologies; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX is seeking a Lead, Mechanical Engineer (ODA Airworthiness) to oversee aircraft systems including environmental control, oxygen, hydraulics, pressurization, and ice protection. The role focuses on FAA and Military airworthiness compliance and supporting the organization in establishing airworthiness.

You will participate in certification teams, review data for FAA findings, and help determine suitable methods to achieve FAA and Military Certification,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with nine or more years of mechanical engineering experience in an aircraft environment.
• Graduate degree with seven or more years of mechanical engineering experience in an aircraft environment.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of thirteen years of mechanical engineering experience in an aircraft environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in FAA Certification Plans and identify applicable FAA regulations for projects.
• Review data supporting FAA findings of compliance.
• Participate in Certification Team activities for Military Derivative Aircraft.
• Review data for Military Certification per airworthiness requirements (e.g., MIL‑HDBK‑516C).
• Support determination of suitable methods to achieve FAA and Military airworthiness certification.
• Determine applicability of FAA Advisory Circulars and Policies to projects.
• Assist with development of Special Conditions, Exemptions and ELOS petitions to FAA.
• Support design reviews focused on FAA and Military Certification requirements.
• Act as focal point for FAA and Airworthiness certification activities.
• Understand mechanical aircraft systems including environmental control, oxygen, ice protection, pressurization, hydraulics.
• Review, critique, and provide feedback on engineering reports and testing.
• Apply classical analysis methods for thermal, gas, and fluid flow analyses.
• Occasional overtime and travel; DoD clearance may be required.

Skills

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 9 years aircraft ME exp.

Graduate degree + 7 years aircraft ME exp.

13 years aircraft ME exp. without degree

Job description

Job Title:

Lead, Mechanical Engineering (ODA Airworthiness)

Job Code:

40358

Job Location:

Greenville, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule:

1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Lead, Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for aircraft systems including air conditioning/environmental control, oxygen, water, hydraulic, pressurization, pneumatics, ice protection and interior arrangements. The role involves determining compliance with FAA and Military Airworthiness standards and supporting the organization in establishing airworthiness. The L3Harris ODA is authorized by the FAA to issue findings of compliance to 14 CFR Part 23 and Part 25 regulations as an STC and MRA ODA. The employee will receive training and experience to become an ODA Unit Member within the ODA over an approved period.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the creation of FAA Certification Plans and identification of applicable FAA regulations for project assignments.
• Review data submitted in support of FAA findings of compliance.
• Participate in a Certification Team environment, contributing to overall certification activity for various Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft.
• Review data in support of Military Certification activities in accordance with defined airworthiness requirements such as MIL‑HDBK‑516C or other customer‑determined standards.
• Support L3Harris Engineering in determining suitable methods to achieve FAA and Military Airworthiness Certification.
• Determine applicability of FAA Advisory Circulars and Policies to projects.
• Assist engineering with development of Special Conditions, Exemptions and Equivalent Level of Safety petitions to the FAA.
• Support Preliminary, Critical, and Final design reviews focused on meeting FAA and Military Certification requirements.
• Act as a focal point for FAA and Airworthiness certification activities.
• Understand engineering principles and applications for aircraft mechanical systems including environmental control systems, oxygen systems, ice protection, pressurization, and hydraulics.
• Review, critique, and provide feedback for engineering technical reports involving analysis and testing of aircraft mechanical systems.
• Apply classical analysis methods for thermal analysis, gaseous, and fluid flow.
• Occasional overtime and travel for company business may be required.
• Obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of Mechanical Engineering experience in an aircraft environment.
• Graduate degree with seven (7) years of Mechanical Engineering experience in an aircraft environment.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of thirteen (13) years of Mechanical Engineering experience in an aircraft environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree.
• Previous experience working on FAA certification projects.
• Knowledge of Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA) certification methods and FAA Order 8110.101A.
• Experience with RTCA/DO‑160 environmental testing.
• Familiarity with MIL‑HDBK‑516C.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

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.

Security Clearance:

Many positions 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.