Specialist Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

The role focuses on design of solid propulsion components and systems, including hot gas thrusters, insulation, manifolds, and pressure vessels, with leadership in component and system design. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and 4+ years’ design experience, with CAD (CREO) and PLM (Windchill) tools, and the ability to obtain a US secret security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 4+ years of design experience; graduate degree with 2+ years is preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of mechanical design experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and 3D models for solid propulsion components and systems.
• Create detailed drawings for manufacturing and support IPT engagements.
• Conduct trade studies and prepare component specifications and procedures.
• Collaborate with analysis, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure design integrity.
• Prepare test plans and participate in technical reviews and risk reduction activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Tools

CREO

Windchill

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: Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Code: 46742

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets. The company offers a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, tactical and advanced hypersonic propulsion.

This is a Specialist-level design engineering position with a focus on component and system design of solid propulsion systems used on solid rocket motors and/or controllable solid systems. Work is performed with minimal direction. The position exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches on assignments. The candidate will lead component and system design that could includeHot Gas Thrusters, Insulation Systems, Manifolds, Ignition Systems, Pressure Vessels, and Test Hardware used in Controllable Solid Propulsion Systems, or other advanced Propulsion Systems.

Essential Functions:

• Working knowledge of application of concepts, practices, and techniques.
• May be responsible for mechanical design activities for composite case and solid propulsion systems and components.
• Develop design concepts, 3D models and support the development of detailed drawings for the manufacture of parts.
• Conduct trade studies and develop component specifications and procedures as required. Interact with component analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, quality and customer support groups.
• Plan and execute complex design tasks with general oversight and work effectively within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment. Review of work products.
• Participate in shop floor and production hardware processing at suppliers and internally. Provide input to address nonconforming hardware, process planning, support production meetings, and work with supply chain to assure that design requirements are met.
• Support engineering drawing and specification updates at configuration change boards.
• Develop or assist with developing test plans and technical reviews.
• Assist in the identification and support of risk reduction and environmental test requirements. This may include manufacturing pathfinders, subscale testing, component and system level qualification tests.
• Prepare material and support presentations for internal and external customers. Responsible for preparing engineering reports to support tolerance studies, engineering analyses or failure investigations, including technical close-out reports.
• Ability to obtain US secret security clearance.
• Travel: 25% local travel, offsite, and suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior Mechanical Design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Mechanical Design experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior Mechanical Design experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill).
• Familiar with ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with Solid Rocket Motors is preferred.
• Knowledge of solid propulsion systems design and manufacturing methods.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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