Sr Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Design)

L3Harris Technologies • Huntsville, AL

117d

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. The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer. This is a mid-level mechanical design engineering position with a focus on component and system design of filament wound composite cases for Solid Propulsion and Controllable Solids Systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior composite experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior composite experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior composite experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of solid propulsion systems design and manufacturing methods.
• Experience in filament wound composite pressure vessel design and manufacturing methods is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in strategic booster motors, tactical rocket motors, and vectoring nozzles is desired.
• Ability to lead teams is highly desired.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill), engineering drawing and GD&T application experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for filament wound composite cases and solid propulsion systems and components.
• Independently develop design concepts, 3D models and support the development of detailed drawings for the manufacture of parts.
• Conduct trade studies and develop component specifications and procedures as required.
• Interact with component analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, quality and customer support groups.
• Plan and execute design tasks with limited general direction and work effectively within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
• Participate in shop floor and production hardware processing at suppliers and internally.
• Provide input to address nonconforming hardware, process planning, support production meetings, and work with supply chain to assure that design requirements are met.
• Support engineering drawing and specification updates at configuration change boards.
• Develop test plans and technical reviews.
• Assist in the identification and support of risk reduction and environmental test requirements.
• Prepare material and support presentations for internal and external customers.
• Responsible for preparing engineering reports to support tolerance studies, engineering analyses or failure investigations, including technical close-out reports.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree