Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering (Sign‑on bonus: $15,000‑$25,000)

39339

Waco, TX (Onsite)

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.
• Conduct engineering drawing preparation and release within allocated schedule and budget constraints.
• Generate bids for customer requested change orders and new pursuits.
• Document and review designs with peers, management, and customers.
• Possess strong knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structure and components.
• Possess strong analytic and communication skills.
• Work in aircraft and hangar environment; climb/board and work inside aircraft; ability to bend, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp; work in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Travel as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent field) and minimum 6 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Minimum 4 years experience with basic Microsoft Office software applications including Word and Excel.

• 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 manage budgets and schedules, serve as a task leader within the team, and mentor junior team members for integration design and liaison.

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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 discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other 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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