Tool Design Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

401(k)

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Culpeper, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on tooling design for solid rocket propulsion systems. You will guide the development of jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semi-automated equipment to support casting and assembly of final products.

The role requires CAD modeling, 3D and 2D drawings, and hands-on factory support, with collaboration across product engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years tool design experience, or Graduate Degree with at least 2 years of related experience, or in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering design concepts in support of manufacturing processes and tooling under general supervision.
• Develops CAD models, 3D models, and detailed 2D drawings, active in design conception and supporting process development.
• Ensures design completeness through fabrication, including tool and process tryout, and can support senior tooling engineers.
• Directs or supports design, fabrication, modification, and repair of special tools for manufacturing operations of solid rocket motor, air‑breathing, and warhead programs.
• Provides technical support to product engineering for producibility through manufacturing, testing, and field use.
• Assists in tool acceptance criteria for in‑house fabrication or outside procurement of special tools.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Skills

Mechanical tool design

Creo CAD modeling

Machine shop experience

Energetics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Graduate Degree in related field

Tools

CREO CAD

Solid rocket propulsion tooling

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Tool Design Engineer)

Job ID: 40732

Location: Culpeper, VA

Schedule: 4/10 (10 hour days, 4 days a week)

Culpeper, VA site is center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high‑complexity production programs. This position focuses on component and system tooling design for solid rocket propulsion systems and component sub‑assembly operations. The engineer will guide design and development of jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semi‑automated equipment to cast and assemble the final product.

Essential Functions

• Provides engineering design concepts in support of manufacturing processes and tooling under general supervision.
• Develops CAD models, 3D models, and detailed 2D drawings, active in design conception and supporting process development.
• Ensures design completeness through fabrication, including tool and process tryout, and can support senior tooling engineers.
• Directs or supports design, fabrication, modification, and repair of special tools for manufacturing operations of solid rocket motor, air‑breathing, and warhead programs.
• Provides technical support to product engineering for producibility through manufacturing, testing, and field use.
• Assists in tool acceptance criteria for in‑house fabrication or outside procurement of special tools.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of tool design experience, or Graduate Degree with at least 2 years of related experience, or in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Emphasis in mechanical tool design.
• CREO CAD modeling and drafting experience.
• Previous machine shop experience.
• Experience with solid rocket motors or other energetics.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $84,000–$156,000 for California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Greater DC, Denver, or NYC; $73,000–$135,000 for Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia. Final offer may vary by experience and location.

Benefits include relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company‑paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

L3Harris Technologies is committed to treating all employees and applicants 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.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance and may require a government security investigation.

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.