Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering – Design

Job Code: 13188

Job Location: Waco, Texas – (Responsibilities must be performed on-site.) 

Job Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule – (Every other Friday is a non-workday.)

Job Description:   

Mechanical engineers at L3HARRIS have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of design activities over a broad range of aircraft (both fixed-wing and rotary-wing).  Mechanical engineers are responsible for developing designs ranging from the integration of state-of-the-art airborne systems into special mission aircraft to developing specialized aircraft modifications.  Engineers utilize 3D parametric CAD, rapid prototyping, and other tools in the development of designs and validation of those designs.  Engineers will produce technical drawings, procedures, and other documents to thoroughly define the design. As an L3HARRIS engineer you will be involved in all phases of the product design, including concept development, detail design, manufacturing, installation on the aircraft and follow up with the customer.

The L3HARRIS organizational structure allows engineers to work on a variety of projects throughout their career at various levels of responsibility. This combined with a very diverse business base, from fixed-wing to rotary-wing aircraft, from state-of-the-art military technology to opulent head of state interiors, from aluminum to composite structures, the opportunity to broaden your engineering skill set and accelerate your career path is available at L3HARRIS in Waco, TX.

Essential Functions:

• Design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3-dimensional CAD.
• Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings.
• Conducting engineering drawing preparation and release within allocated schedule and budget constraints.
• Generating bids for customer requested change orders and new pursuits.
• Documenting and reviewing designs with peers, management, and customers.

Job Qualification Requirements:  

Requires Bachelor’s Degree with six (6) years related experience. Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering with four (4) years aircraft design related experience. A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering is strongly desired. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance at the Secret level which requires U.S. Citizenship.

• Must have experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings.  Experience with CREO (Pro/engineer) or NX preferred.
• Must have knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structure and components.
• Must have strong analytic and communication skills; ability to coach, train, motivate and manage technical personnel.
• Must have sound knowledge of engineering theory, design criteria and complex activities.
• Must have the ability to motivate others; sound effective listening skills; pays attention to details; ability to work under pressure; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to travel up to 10%.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.