Specialist, Aerospace Mechanical Engineer (Unmanned Systems) 1

L3Harris•Ashburn, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

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.
Strong mechanical skills are required, to include experience with fabrication and assembly of mechanical systems.
Provide material review board contributions by determining disposition for non-conformances
This role requires your presence on-site.
Up to 10% travel may be required
Other duties as required