Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Aircraft Structures (DoD)

Jobtome; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX is seeking a Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer (Design) to join our aircraft structures and systems team.

You will participate in the design of detailed parts, assemblies, and installations, applying engineering theory to ensure performance and cost targets. The role requires CAD proficiency (NX/Unigraphics, ProE, Catia), collaboration across engineering disciplines, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher with experience in designing detailed parts for aircraft structures.
• Experience with assembling and installing mechanical systems for aircraft.
• CAD experience and ability to work with multiple CAD tools.
• Willingness to travel and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop layouts, and prepare engineering drawings coordinating with Tooling, Flight Sciences, Manufacturing, and Production.
• Ensure designs meet requirements at minimum cost using 3D CAD tools and senior guidance.
• Design a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems on different platforms.
• Walk the flight line, work in hangar environments, and board/exit aircraft as needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of basic aircraft systems and MS Office; strong communication.

Skills

CAD skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience in aircraft design

Graduate Degree with 0–2 years experience in aircraft design

6+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

NX/Unigraphics

ProE

Catia

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX is seeking a Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer (Design) to join our aircraft structures and systems team.

You will participate in the design of detailed parts, assemblies, and installations, applying engineering theory to ensure performance and cost targets. The role requires CAD proficiency (NX/Unigraphics, ProE, Catia), collaboration across engineering disciplines, and willingness to travel.