Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Role Overview

• Mechanical engineers responsible for developing designs ranging from the integration of state-of-the-art airborne systems into special mission aircraft to developing specialized aircraft modifications
• Utilize 3D parametric CAD, rapid prototyping and other tools in the development of designs and validation of those designs
• Produce technical drawings, procedures and other documents to thoroughly define the design
• Involved in all phases of the product design, including concept development, detail design, manufacturing, installation on the aircraft and follow up with the customer
• Design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3-dimensional CAD
• Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings
• Conduct engineering drawing preparation and release within allocated schedule and budget constraints
• Generating bids for customer requested change orders and new pursuits
• Documenting and reviewing designs with peers, management, and customers
• Ability to work in aircraft and in an aircraft hangar environment
• Ability to climb/board and work inside aircraft
• Ability to bend, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp
• Ability to work in narrow aisles or passageways
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required
• Willingness and ability to travel as required (<10%)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree 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
• Minimum 2 years experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings
• Minimum 2 years experience with basic Microsoft Office software applications including Word and Excel
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance preferred
• Mid-level knowledge of 3D CAD tools: Creo Parametric, Siemens NX or equivalent
• Familiarity with aircraft and military design standards such as: SAE AS50881, MIL-STD-704, MIL-E-7016, SAE ARP4754, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules, serve as a task leader within the team, and mentor junior team members for integration design and liaison.

Tech Stack

• Assembly

Benefits

• L3Harris is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities