Job ID: 39339

Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering(Sign-on bonus-$15k-$25k)

Location:

Waco, TX, US, 76705

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering(Sign-on bonus-$15,000k-$25,000k)
Job Code: 39339
Job Location: Waco, TX (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 9/80, off every other Friday, 1st shift

Job Description:

Mechanical engineers at L3Harris have the opportunity to work on a wide range of design efforts across multiple aircraft platforms, including both fixed-wing and rotary-wing. They are responsible for creating designs that integrate advanced airborne systems into special mission aircraft as well as developing unique aircraft modifications. Engineers leverage 3D parametric CAD, rapid prototyping, and other advanced tools to create and validate their designs. They also generate technical drawings, procedures, and documentation to fully define each solution. At L3Harris, engineers participate in every stage of the product lifecycle—from concept development and detailed design to manufacturing, aircraft installation, and customer support.

The organizational structure at L3Harris allows engineers to engage in diverse projects throughout their careers, taking on increasing levels of responsibility. With a broad business portfolio that spans fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, cutting-edge military technology, luxurious head-of-state interiors, and both aluminum and composite structures, engineers have exceptional opportunities to expand their skills and advance their careers within the Modernization and Modifications Group in Waco, TX.

Essential Functions:

Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
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.
Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structure and components.
Strong analytic and communication skills.
Ability to work in aircraft and in an aircraft hangar environment.  Ability to climb/board and work inside aircraft.  Ability to bend, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp. Ability to work in narrow aisles or passageways.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
Willingness and ability to travel as required (<10%).

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent field) and minimum 6 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Minimum 4 years experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
Minimum 4 years experience with basic Microsoft Office software applications including Word and Excel.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Mid-level knowledge of 3D CAD tools:
- Creo Parametric, Siemens NX or equivalent
Familiarity with aircraft and military design standards such as:
- SAE AS50881, MIL-STD-704, MIL-E-7016, SAE ARP4754, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516
Ability to manage budgets and schedules, serve as a task leader within the team, and mentor junior team members for integration design and liaison.

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