Scientist, Structural Engineering

L3HHCM20•Austin, TX

21h•Remote

About The Position

Come join the L3Harris ODA as an Engineering Unit Member in the aircraft structures group. This role involves reviewing and approving aircraft modification engineering and repairs on behalf of the FAA. An extensive background in aircraft structural analysis and exposure to a wide range of aircraft structural modifications is required. Current FAA delegations, either through an ODA or as an FAA DER is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree IN Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, OR Graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
Preferred to have current FAA delegations in the structures discipline as either a DER or an ODA Unit Member.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with both metallic and composite structure is preferred.
Experience with both civil certification and military certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for technical approval of structural aspects of aircraft modification and repairs, including drawings and substantiation reports.
Responsible for coordinating certification activities with other structures Unit Members, other disciplines in the certification team, and with the engineering organizations seeking certification.
Must be able to travel as required (estimated 10% or less)