Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Bellmead, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mechanical engineers at L3Harris design and modify aircraft across fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms, integrating advanced airborne systems into special mission aircraft. They use 3D parametric CAD, rapid prototyping, and other tools to create and validate designs, and produce technical drawings, procedures, and documentation. Engineers participate throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development and detailed design through manufacturing, aircraft installation, and customer support. The role is within the Modernization and Modifications Group in Waco, Texas, and supports a diverse portfolio that includes military technology, head-of-state interiors, and aluminum and composite structures.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or an equivalent field and at least 6 years of related experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of related experience.
At least 2 years of experience using 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
At least 2 years of experience with mechanical design principles for aircraft structures and components.
At least 2 years of experience modifying aircraft primary and secondary structures.
Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structures and components.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to work in aircraft and aircraft hangar environments, including boarding, ascending and descending, moving and working inside aircraft, and working around narrow aisles or passageways.
Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
Willingness and ability to travel as required, less than 10%.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Mid-level knowledge of 3D CAD tools such as Creo Parametric, Siemens NX, or equivalent.
Familiarity with aircraft and military design standards, including SAE AS50881, MIL-STD-704, MIL-E-7016, SAE ARP4754, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, and MIL-HDBK-516.
Ability to manage budgets and schedules, serve as a task leader, and mentor junior team members in integration design and liaison.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Design and provide liaison for aircraft primary and secondary structures using military and commercial design standards, customer specifications, and system requirements documents, with 3D CAD.
Provide engineering liaison to production and manufacturing teams to interpret engineering designs and drawings.
Prepare and release engineering drawings 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.