Specialist, Tool Design Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace technology firm in Camden, AR is seeking a Tool Design Engineer to develop manufacturing strategies and design tooling for rocket propulsion products. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of design engineering experience, paired with proficiency in solid modeling software such as PTC Creo and Windchill. This role offers an inclusive environment aimed at empowering employees and fostering professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior design engineering experience.
• Proficient in designing tooling to support manufacturing.
• Experience using solid modeling programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing strategies for specific products.
• Design manufacturing tooling for production.
• Investigate design factors regarding ease of manufacture.

Skills

Design engineering experience

Solid modeling software proficiency

Project management knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

Unigraphics NX

Pro-Engineer

AutoCAD Inventor

Catia

SolidWorks

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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, Tool Design Engineer

Job ID: 31428

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10 – Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week

Job Description

Aerojet Rocketdyne, a segment of L3Harris, is seeking Tool Design Engineers to join our state‑of‑the‑art facilities at our Camden, AR location, the forefront of innovation, producing and developing a variety of energetic assemblies essential for rocket propulsion. The Tool Design Engineer will develop manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes. Actively participates with engineering project teams in order to coordinate the release of new products. Design manufacturing tooling for the production of solid fuel rocket motors and warheads. Develop jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semi‑automated equipment to cast and assemble the final product. Design major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilize CAD equipment to develop basic data and make preliminary layouts, sketches and notes necessary to present design proposals. Investigate and make decisions regarding pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength‑weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements and cost.

Essential Functions

• Experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management.
• May manage projects or processes with general supervision.
• Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Recommends enhancements to systems and processes.
• Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
• Design mechanical equipment using PTC Creo and Windchill.
• Interface with production, program management and safety to develop requirements and tooling needs.
• Define existing equipment problems, design repairs and modifications.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior design engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior design engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior design engineering experience.
• 3 years of experience in the design of tooling to support manufacturing.
• 2 years of experience using a solid modeling program such as Unigraphics NX, Pro‑Engineer, AutoCAD Inventor, Catia, CREO or SolidWorks.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Experience working in the defense industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of air controls.

#LI-HW1

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. Please click here for the E‑Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.