Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineering (Design)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX is seeking a Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer (Design) to design detailed parts and assemblies for aircraft structures and mission equipment installations. You will develop layouts and drawings using world-class CAD tools, coordinating with multiple teams to meet requirements at minimum cost.

The role requires CAD expertise, strong communication, and willingness to travel, with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant design experience for aircraft structures.
• Graduate degree with 0–2 years of experience is acceptable for this role.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 6 years designing aircraft structures and related installations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of detailed parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures.
• Prepare engineering drawings and coordinate with Tooling, Flight Sciences, Manufacturing, and Production.
• Use 3D CAD tools to develop layouts and ensure designs meet requirements at minimum cost.
• Travel as needed and maintain the ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally; support other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Experience alternative

Tools

NX/Unigraphics

ProE

CATIA

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: Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer (Design)

Job Code: 43852

Job Location: Greenville, TX (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer, is responsible for participating in the design of detailed parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical systems installations. Engineer applies basic engineering design and/or analytical theory with understanding of structural analysis for application to integrated system design.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for research, development of layouts, preparation of engineering drawings, and coordination of design activities with Tooling, Flight Sciences, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost.
• Designs will be accomplished using world-class, three-dimensional solid modeling CAD tools and work will be accomplished with senior-level design engineers.
• Mechanical design engineers can work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems on various aircraft platforms.
• Ability to walk to and from the flight line, work in aircraft hangar environment and board/exit aircraft is required.
• Understanding of basic aircraft systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Willingness and ability to travel is needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience designing detailed parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical system installations.
• Graduate Degree with zero (0) to two (2) years of experience designing detailed parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical system installations.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of experience designing detailed parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical system installations.
• Minimum 2 years CAD skills (NX/Unigraphics preferred, ProE, Catia).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active DoD security clearance.

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