Lead, Mechanical Engineering

L3

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L3

Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

Job Title:
Lead, Mechanical Engineering
Job Code: 31634
Job Location:
Waco, TX (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

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.

Engineers will produce technical drawings, procedures and other documents to thoroughly define the design. As an L3

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. This combined with a very diverse business base, from fixed-wing to rotary-wing aircraft, from state-of-the-art military technology to opulent head of state interiors, from aluminum to composite structures, the opportunity to broaden your engineering skill set and accelerate your career path is available at L3

Harris Modernization and Modifications Group in Waco, TX.

Essential Functions:

• 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 (

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent field) and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 7 years experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Minimum 7 years experience with basic Microsoft Office software applications including Word and Excel.

Preferred Additional

Skills:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance

• 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 ARP
  4754, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516

• Ability to…