About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Job </strong><strong>Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering(Sign-on bonus-$15,000k-$25,000k)<br></strong><strong>Job Code: 39339<br></strong><strong>Job Location:</strong><strong> Waco, TX (Onsite)<br></strong><strong>Job Schedule: 9/80, off every other Friday, 1st shift</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><br>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Mechanical engineers at L3Harris have the opportunity to work on a wide range of design efforts across multiple aircraft platforms, including both fixed-wing and rotary-wing. They are responsible for creating designs that integrate advanced airborne systems into special mission aircraft as well as developing unique aircraft modifications. Engineers leverage 3D parametric CAD, rapid prototyping, and other advanced tools to create and validate their designs. They also generate technical drawings, procedures, and documentation to fully define each solution. At L3Harris, engineers participate in every stage of the product lifecycle—from concept development and detailed design to manufacturing, aircraft installation, and customer support.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The organizational structure at L3Harris allows engineers to engage in diverse projects throughout their careers, taking on increasing levels of responsibility. With a broad business portfolio that spans fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, cutting-edge military technology, luxurious head-of-state interiors, and both aluminum and composite structures, engineers have exceptional opportunities to expand their skills and advance their careers within the Modernization and Modifications Group in Waco, TX.</span></p> </div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><br>Essential Functions: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Must be able to obtain a security clearance.</span></strong></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">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.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Conducting engineering drawing preparation and release within allocated schedule and budget constraints.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Generating bids for customer requested change orders and new pursuits.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Documenting and reviewing designs with peers, management, and customers.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structure and components.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Strong analytic and communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">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.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Willingness and ability to travel as required (<10%).</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><br><strong>Qualifications: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent field) and minimum 6 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Minimum 4 years experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Minimum 4 years experience with basic Microsoft Office software applications including Word and Excel.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><br>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Mid-level knowledge of 3D CAD tools:</span> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Creo Parametric, Siemens NX or equivalent</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Familiarity with aircraft and military design standards such as:</span> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">SAE AS50881, MIL-STD-704, MIL-E-7016, SAE ARP4754, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Ability to manage budgets and schedules, serve as a task leader within the team, and mentor junior team members for integration design and liaison.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><br><br>#LI-TD4 <br></span></p>