Lead, Aircraft Stress Engineer

Lead, Aircraft Stress Engineer

Job Code: 32080

Location: Waco, TX (Onsite)

Schedule: 9/80

Position Summary: L3

Harris MMG Division is seeking an experienced Aircraft Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer for our onsite aircraft modification facility located in Waco, TX. Competitive benefits and a generous relocation package are offered to qualified candidates.

• Fatigue analysis of aircraft structures.
• Crack growth analysis of aircraft structures.
• Development of specific mission profiles and usage spectrum for modified aircraft.
• Determination of inspection intervals for delivered aircraft.
• Design support and drawing review.
• Generate free body diagrams, determine reaction forces, calculate internal load distributions, local stress concentrations, and operational usage environments.
• Travel as necessary.
• Obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Work any shift, including weekends and overtime as required.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Demonstrate effective leadership qualities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil Engineering or equivalent, with minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and minimum 7 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years of experience.
• U.S. citizen.

• Experience with predicting crack initiation lives and running industry-standard crack growth programs such as AFGROW, NASGRO.
• Working knowledge of programming languages.
• Knowledge of military (Mil Standard) and civilian (14 CFR) certification regulations and ability to provide substantiation data.
• Developing Airworthiness Limitations for structural modifications.
• Experience with standard Nondestructive Inspection methods and detectable crack growth flaw sizes.
• Experience with Dynamic Response Fatigue Analysis (High-Cycle Fatigue) in high vibration or acoustic settings.
• CAD or FEA tools exposure, mechanical design or analysis experience.
• Familiarity with transducer instrumentation, data collection, automation, and software programming for numerical analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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 without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or 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.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Many positions require a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

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