Tool Design Engineer

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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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. L3

Harris 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.

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Our site near Culpeper, VA
, in Orange County is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.

This position will focus on component and system tooling design for solid rocket propulsion systems and component sub-assembly operations. Work is performed with general direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches on assignments. The successful individual will guide design and development of Jigs, Fixtures, Lifting devices, and Semi-Automated Equipment to cast and assemble the final product.

• Under general supervision, provides engineering design concepts in support of manufacturing process and tooling.
• Develops CAD Model concepts, 3D modeling and detailed 2D drawings.
  
  Is active in design conception as well as assisting in the development of processes, working in a team environment.
• Responsible for design completeness through fabrication, including tool and process tryout. May support more senior Tooling Engineers to develop tooling concepts and designs.
• Directs or supports design, fabrication, modifications and repair of special tools in support of manufacturing operations and processes of solid rocket motor, air-breathing, and warhead programs.
• Provides technical support to product engineering for producibility through manufacturing, test and field use.
• Assists in tool acceptance criteria for in-house fabrication or outside procurement of special tools.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior tool design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

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

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In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $73,000 – 135,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3

Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements

• relocation stipend
• 401(k)
• EAP
• company-paid holidays

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful…