Manager, Aerospace Mechanical Engineer

L3Harris•Ashburn, VA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agile Development Group develops next-generation technologies for unmanned aircraft systems, radar, weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies. The Mechanical Engineering Manager oversees a team of Mechanical Engineers and Designers developing unmanned aircraft products. Approximately 75% of the position is devoted to direct program work, with the remainder focused on functional management and leadership responsibilities. As a technical contributor, the manager helps develop and productionize unmanned aircraft systems through requirements derivation, CAD modeling, analysis, manufacturing, and testing. The manager builds and maintains a capable, agile team, supports employees’ career growth and job satisfaction, and fosters communication and execution across multiple programs. The position is onsite in Ashburn, Virginia, with a 9/80 schedule: employees work 80 hours over nine days in each two-week period and have every other Friday off. Up to 10% travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of related experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of related experience; or at least 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum 8 years of experience in mechanical design, requirements analysis, specification generation, interface definition, component selection, component 3D CAD modeling, data collection, and product documentation.
Minimum 3 years of experience leading and collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Up to 10% travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing aircraft structures or major subassemblies.
Experience packaging electronics.
Excellent people skills and experience leading and collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong hands-on capabilities, including integration and diagnosis of complex mechanisms and products.
Experience designing for and testing to military environments, including temperature, vibration, and shock.
Expertise in 3D CAD modeling; PTC Creo is strongly preferred.
At least 5 years of 3D CAD modeling experience using PTC Creo, CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks.
Prior or current experience working on aerospace products or systems.
Experience using Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Design unmanned aircraft and supporting systems, including structures and internal packaging.
Create CAD models of parts and assemblies.
Conduct trade studies to identify optimal designs.
Perform structural and thermal analysis of components and assemblies.
Support electromechanical integration and electronics packaging.
Lead mechanical design efforts and design reviews, including peer reviews, PDRs, and CDRs.
Manage schedule, cost, and technical responsibilities at the major subsystem level.
Estimate costs for proposals.
Serve as a primary interface to customers and upper management.
Mentor team members and direct and review the work of junior engineers, designers, and technicians.
Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.
Manage a team of 6–10 Mechanical Engineers and Designers, including recruiting, selection, orientation, planning, and training.
Coach, counsel, monitor, and appraise staff performance; promote career progression and employee engagement.
Coordinate program staffing needs and interview and hire employees as needed.
Conduct performance reviews and solicit peer feedback about team performance.
Contribute to departmental process improvement initiatives.
Understand team members’ contributions to support specific performance discussions.
Obtain and maintain additional clearances as required, including the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.