Lead, Mechanical Engineering (ODA Airworthiness)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Greenville, TX seeks a Lead, Mechanical Engineer (ODA Airworthiness) to lead FAA and military airworthiness activities for aircraft mechanical systems.

You will contribute to certification plans, data reviews, and compliance demonstrations within a multidisciplinary team. The role requires aviation experience, FAA/MIL standards knowledge, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance, with on-site work and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 9 years of aircraft mechanical engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 13 years of mechanical engineering experience in an aircraft environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.
• Experience on FAA certification projects and MIL-HDBK-516C guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creation of FAA Certification Plans and applicable FAA regulation identification.
• Review data supporting FAA findings of compliance.
• Participate in Certification Team activities for Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft.
• Support engineering in achieving FAA and Military airworthiness certification.

Skills

DoD clearance

FAA certification experience

MIL-HDBK-516C

RTCA/DO-160 testing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Mechanical Engineering (ODA Airworthiness)

Job Code: 45038

Job Location: Greenville, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Lead, Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for Systems in aircraft to include; air conditioning / environmental control, oxygen, water, hydraulic, pressurization, pneumatics, ice protection and interior arrangements. Responsibilities include determination of compliance to FAA and Military Airworthiness standards and support of the organization for determination of airworthiness. The L3Harris ODA is authorized by the FAA to make findings of compliance to 14 CFR Part 23 and Part 25 regulations as an STC and MRA ODA, and the employee will receive the appropriate training and experience to become an ODA Unit Member within the ODA over a period.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in creation of FAA Certification Plans and identification of applicable FAA regulations for project assignments.
• Review of data submitted in support of FAA findings of compliance.
• Participate in a Certification Team environment, contributing to the overall certification activity for various Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft.
• Review of data in support of Military Certification activities in accordance with defined airworthiness requirements such as those in MIL-HDBK-516C or other Customer-determined airworthiness standard(s).
• Support L3Harris Engineering in determination of 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 with a focus on meeting FAA and Military Certification requirements
• Act as a focal point for FAA and Airworthiness certification activities.
• Understanding of 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 test of aircraft mechanical systems.
• Use of classical analysis methods techniques for thermal analysis, gaseous and fluid flow.
• Occasional overtime and travel for Company business may be required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
• 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 13 years of Mechanical Engineering experience in an aircraft environment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Mechanical or Areospace Engineering degree.
• Previous experience working on FAA certification projects.
• Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA) certification methods and FAA Order 8110.101A.
• RTCA/DO-160 environmental testing.
• MIL-HDBK-516C.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 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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