Associate, Mechanical Engineer

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.

About the role

Mechanical engineers at L3Harris have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of design activities over a broad range of aircraft (both fixed-wing and rotary-wing). Mechanical engineers are responsible for developing designs ranging from the integration of state-of-the-art airborne systems into special mission aircraft to developing specialized aircraft modifications. Engineers utilize 3D parametric CAD, rapid prototyping, and other tools in the development of designs and validation of those designs. Engineers will 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.

The L3Harris organizational structure allows engineers to work on a variety of projects throughout their career at various levels of responsibility. With a very diverse business base—from fixed-wing to rotary-wing aircraft, from state-of-the-art military technology to head-of-state interiors, from aluminum to composite structures—the opportunity to broaden your engineering skill set and accelerate your career path is available at L3Harris in Waco, TX.

Responsibilities

• Design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications, and system requirements documents using 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.
• Generate bids for customer-requested change orders and new pursuits.
• Document and review designs with peers, management, and customers.
• Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECOs) as required.
• Work directly with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation.

Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Skills

• Experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Experience with CREO (Pro/engineer) or NX preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structure and components.
• At least 1 year of experience exercising systematic and precise efforts to achieve goals.
• At least 1 year of experience working with engineering theory, design criteria, and complex activities.
• At least 1 year of experience partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totaling 80 hours worked—and have every other Friday off.