Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, in Waco, TX, is seeking a Senior Associate in Mechanical Engineering to design aircraft structures and integrate airborne systems using 3D CAD. You will produce detailed drawings, liaison with production, and support bids and new pursuits.

This role requires hands-on analysis, collaboration across teams, and willingness to travel up to 10%. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree and 2+ years of design experience, with proficiency in Creo Parametric or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience using 3D CAD to create solid models and 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design aircraft primary and secondary structure using 3D CAD and relevant standards.
• Liaise with production and manufacturing for interpretation of drawings.
• Prepare and release drawings within schedule and budget constraints.
• Generate bids for change orders and new pursuits.
• Review designs with peers, management, and customers.
• Mentor junior team members and manage integration design activities.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Engineering drawings

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Graduate Degree (0–2 years) or equivalent

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree (6+ years)

Tools

Creo Parametric

Siemens NX

Microsoft Office

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: Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering - Aircraft Mechanical Design
Job Code: 46516
Job Location: Waco, TX (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineers at L3Harris have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of design activities over a broad range of aircraft (both fixed-wing and rotary-wing). Mechanical engineers are responsible for developing designs ranging from the integration of state-of-the-art airborne systems into special mission aircraft to developing specialized aircraft modifications. Engineers utilize 3D parametric CAD, rapid prototyping and other tools in the development of designs and validation of those designs. Engineers will produce technical drawings, procedures and other documents to thoroughly define the design. As an L3Harris engineer you will be involved in all phases of the product design, including concept development, detail design, manufacturing, installation on the aircraft and follow up with the customer.

The L3Harris organizational structure allows engineers to work on a variety of projects throughout their career at various levels of responsibility. This combined with a very diverse business base, from fixed-wing to rotary-wing aircraft, from state-of-the-art military technology to opulent head of state interiors, from aluminum to composite structures, the opportunity to broaden your engineering skill set and accelerate your career path is available at L3Harris Modernization and Modifications Group in Waco, TX.

Essential Functions:

• Design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3-dimensional CAD.
• Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings.
• Conducting engineering drawing preparation and release within allocated schedule and budget constraints.
• Generating bids for customer requested change orders and new pursuits.
• Documenting and reviewing designs with peers, management, and customers.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structure and components.
• Strong analytic and communication skills.
• Ability to work in aircraft and in an aircraft hangar environment. Ability to climb/board and work inside aircraft. Ability to bend, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp.Ability to work in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required (<10%).
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent field) and minimum 2 years prior mechanical design engineering experience. Graduate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior mechanical design engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior mechanical design engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active US Secret security clearance.
• Experience with mechanical design principles of aircraft structure and components.
• Mid-level knowledge of 3D CAD tools:
  • Creo Parametric, Siemens NX or equivalent.
• Familiarity with aircraft and military design standards such as:
  • SAE AS50881, MIL-STD-704, MIL-E-7016, SAE ARP4754, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules, serve as a task leader within the team, and mentor junior team members for integration design and liaison.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (Word and Excel).

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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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