Specialist, Structural Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist in Structural Engineering located in Jupiter, FL. You'll conduct critical structural analysis on advanced propulsion systems for hypersonic technology.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related fields, with 4+ years of experience in structural analysis. Proficiency in finite element analysis tools like ANSYS or Abaqus is essential, along with collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

Join us in shaping the future of aerospace, contributing to complex thermal-structural challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years related experience in aerospace structural analysis.
• Experience in finite element analysis software and with structural analysis of aerospace structures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of propulsion system components.
• Conduct finite element analysis for various loading conditions.
• Generate structural analysis reports and technical documentation.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Proficiency with CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Graduate Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

Job description

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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