Specialist, Structural Engineering

Harris Corp - composite aero-structures division; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is looking for a Specialist in Structural Engineering to join our propulsion structures team in Jupiter, FL. You will perform critical structural analysis on advanced propulsion systems for future hypersonic vehicles. The role requires collaboration with top engineers to innovate solutions in high-speed flight technologies.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in aerospace or related field, with strong experience in finite element analysis and structural integrity evaluation. Join us and make a significant impact on national defense capabilities!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years related experience in structural analysis.
• Experience with FEA software and aerospace structures.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis on propulsion system components.
• Conduct finite element analysis for various loading conditions.
• Generate technical documentation and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Structural Analysis

Aerospace Structures

CAD Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

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, Structural Engineering

Job Code

39935

Job Location

Jupiter, FL

Job Schedule

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

Job Description

Join our cutting-edge propulsion structures team where you'll perform critical structural analysis on air-breathing ramjet and scramjet propulsion systems for next-generation hypersonic missiles and aircraft. As a Structural Engineering Specialist, you'll work at the forefront of aerospace technology, solving complex thermal-structural challenges in extreme operating environments while collaborating with a team of world-class engineers and scientists. Located in Jupiter, FL, our facility offers a 9/80 work schedule for optimal work-life balance, state-of-the-art analysis tools, and the opportunity to directly impact national defense capabilities. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of high-speed flight and want to see your work take flight, we want to hear from you—apply today to join our mission-critical team!

Essential Functions

• Perform structural analysis and design of ramjet and scramjet propulsion system components including combustors, inlets, nozzles, and airframe integration structures
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) for static, dynamic, thermal, and coupled thermo-mechanical loading conditions using industry-standard software tools
• Evaluate structural integrity under extreme thermal environments, high-speed aerodynamic loads, and vibration/acoustic loading conditions
• Generate structural analysis reports, design recommendations, and technical documentation to support design reviews and customer deliverables
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including aerodynamics, thermal, materials, and test engineers to develop integrated propulsion system solutions
• Support hardware testing programs including test planning, instrumentation recommendations, data correlation, and model validation activities
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer presentations to communicate analysis results and recommendations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Travel required approximately 10-15% for customer meetings, supplier visits, and test support activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience performing structural analysis in aerospace, defense, or related industry. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience performing structural analysis in aerospace, defense, or related industry. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience performing structural analysis in aerospace, defense, or related industry.
• Demonstrated experience with finite element analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, or similar)
• Experience with structural analysis of metallic and/or composite aerospace structures
• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering analysis tools

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with focus on structures, solid mechanics, or thermal-structures
• Direct experience with propulsion system structures, high-temperature structures, or hypersonic vehicle structural analysis
• Experience with thermal analysis, heat transfer modeling, and coupled thermal-structural analysis in high-temperature environments
• Familiarity with composite materials analysis, damage tolerance, fracture mechanics, or fatigue analysis methodologies

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Security Clearances

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