Specialist, Aerospace Mechanical Engineer (Unmanned Systems)

L3Harris Technologies • Ashburn, VA

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About The Position

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team dedicated to designing and developing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). In this role, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to design, prototype, and produce the next generation of unmanned aircraft. Your expertise will help transform requirements into innovative and reliable design solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical design using 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting.
• Professional experience with structural analysis methods.
• Prior or current experience in aerospace design, specifically aircraft flight and structure.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in developing UAV, aircraft, or space vehicle structures or subsystems.
• Experience with Creo highly preferred.
• Familiarity with a variety of manufacturing methods including machining, composite lamination, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and 3D printing.
• Strong mechanical skills including experience with fabrication and integration of mechanical systems.
• Experience in mechanical, thermal, aero, and/or kinematic analysis using Ansys Workbench or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of electronic component integration.
• Technical leadership of small teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative and innovative design solutions that meet product requirements for our unmanned air vehicle product lines.
• Work closely with Aero and Electrical Engineers to collaborate on effective solutions to design challenges.
• Support conceptual and detail design processes by using your background in CAD design (preferably PTC Creo).
• Provide support to structural and thermal analysis tasks including first order hand calculations and FEA.
• Provide experienced-based insight to Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads.
• Present data in design review settings (e.g. PDR, CDR), both internal and external.
• Provide strong contributions to the overall product design dialogue from inception to production.
• Provide hands-on support during integration activities.
• Provide material review board contributions by determining disposition for non-conformances.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates.
• L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree