Title:  Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer (Level 6)

Job Title: Scientist, Aeronautical Engineering

Job Code 15266

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking for a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer for our onsite facility located in Waco, TX. We offer competitive benefits and a generous relocation package for those who qualify.

The Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer will perform mechanical system design/analysis and provide test (ground and flight) support for fixed wing and rotary aircraft to demonstrate system performance. 

Essential Functions:

• Perform thermal/fluid system analysis, serving as the L3Harris Waco Site subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of aircraft Mechanical Systems
• Lead the mechanical systems team, assigning tasks, reviewing analyses and reports, and mentoring less experienced teammates
• Support proposal efforts with estimation of labor and material costs
• Present mechanical systems analysis/design during customer design reviews
• Planning, support, and execution of mechanical systems testing
• Work with product design team to develop effective mechanical systems solutions
• Planning and support of ground and flight tests
• Flight test data collection and reduction

Qualifications:

• BSME, BSAE, BSCE and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Strong understanding of Thermal/Fluid System modeling theory is required.
• Experience in developing system requirements, technical specifications, statements of work, analysis reports, test procedures, and test reports
• Experience in developing aircraft mechanical systems architecture and selecting system components
• Experience with earned value management systems
• Must be able to travel as necessary.
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge. 
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Thermal Desktop software
• Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE)
• Experience in Project Leadership
• Experience Leading Bid/Proposal Development