Senior Associate Engineer, Mechanical; Design Engineering; Waco, TX

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Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering – Design, Waco, Texas

Mechanical engineers at L3

HARRIS 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.

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HARRIS 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 L3

HARRIS organizational structure allows engineers to work on a variety of projects throughout their career at various levels of responsibility.

• 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.
• Documenting and reviewing designs with peers, management, and customers.

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or have completed their Master’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

• Experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings. Experience with CREO or NX preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structure and components.
• Strong analytic and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of engineering theory, design criteria and complex activities.
• 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 work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

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