Structural Engineer – Hypersonic Propulsion

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Jupiter, FL seeks a Structural Engineering Specialist to perform critical structural analyses for ramjet and scramjet propulsion systems. You will work on airframe integration structures, combustors, inlets, and nozzles, applying FEA to static, dynamic, and thermal loads.

Join a world-class propulsion structures team focused on high-speed flight and national defense applications. Ability to obtain a security clearance and travel ~10-15% are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 4 years of related experience performing structural analysis in aerospace/defense or related industry; Graduate Degree with at least 2 years of related experience; In lieu of a degree, 8 years of related experience.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Thermal-structural analysis

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Masters in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Jupiter, FL seeks a Structural Engineering Specialist to perform critical structural analyses for ramjet and scramjet propulsion systems. You will work on airframe integration structures, combustors, inlets, and nozzles, applying FEA to static, dynamic, and thermal loads.

Join a world-class propulsion structures team focused on high-speed flight and national defense applications. Ability to obtain a security clearance and travel ~10-15% are required.