Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

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

Mechanical engineers at L3

Harris 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 L3

Harris, 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 L3

Harris 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.

• 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 (