Senior Mechanical Thermal/Structural Analysis Engineer

About the role

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist Mechanical Thermal / Structural Analysis Engineer to join their team in Orlando, FL. The position supports large, complex project initiatives and serves as the thermal Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and thermal static and dynamic analyses at both the launch vehicle (LV) and component levels using classic hand calculation methods and finite element models.
• Provide support to structural dynamics and thermal testing activities (thermal cycle, TVAC, vibration, shock, acoustic etc.) and assess measured data against requirements.
• Analyze dynamic response data from launch vehicle missions to define thermal and dynamic environments.
• Correlate analysis models and test results.
• Provide assessment of the product's ability to satisfy internal thermal and structural requirements as well as those flowed by the customer.
• Report status and results of analysis tasks at team meetings, design and program reviews.
• Prepare technical reports documenting all analysis activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Mechanical Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Preferred additional skills include solving thermal and structural analysis problems across the target launch vehicle organization, support innovative solutions, and understanding the balance between engineering judgment versus analysis rigor and when each is appropriate.
• Experience in several areas such as LV or airframe aerothermal analysis, electronic box level thermal analysis, strength analysis of aerospace structures, multiphysics analysis, innovative hypersonic thermal protection and structural design, vehicle load path definition and strength analysis, analysis to support Nonconformances, dynamic analysis, thermal insulation, thermal protection, linear and non-linear stress analysis, fatigue or damage tolerance and crack growth, analysis tools, test support, software development, non-conforming material review, white belt training, lean manufacturing, 6-sigma practices, composites and bonded joints, optimization using standard industry codes, identification of opportunities for analysis efficiency improvements, and familiarity with MIL-STD-1540 / SMC-S-016 / MIL-STD-810, or other launch vehicle test requirements documents.
• Ability to manage own time within the program plan requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with other analysis tools: Ansys Thermal Desktop, Ansys Mechanical, CREO Simulate, etc.
• Development of software tools (Excel, Matlab, Python, etc) to support detailed analysis and optimization.
• Identification of opportunities for analysis efficiency improvements.
• Experience with composites and bonded joints.
• Optimization using standard industry codes.
• Experience in non-conforming material review of root cause / corrective action and disposition instructions.
• Familiarity with White Belt training, lean manufacturing, and/or 6-sigma practices.
• Ability to use Creo to interrogate design models and support model preparation.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1540 / SMC-S-016 / MIL-STD-810, or other launch vehicle test requirements document.
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-5020 or other similar fastener design and analysis specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of prior relevant Mechanical Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Preferred additional skills include solving thermal and structural analysis problems across the target launch vehicle organization, support innovative solutions, and understanding the balance between engineering judgment versus analysis rigor and when each is appropriate.
• Experience in several areas such as LV or airframe aerothermal analysis, electronic box level thermal analysis, strength analysis of aerospace structures, multiphysics analysis, innovative hypersonic thermal protection and structural design, vehicle load path definition and strength analysis, analysis to support Nonconformances, dynamic analysis, thermal insulation, thermal protection, linear and non-linear stress analysis, fatigue or damage tolerance and crack growth, analysis tools, test support, software development, non-conforming material review, white belt training, lean manufacturing, 6-sigma practices, composites and bonded joints, optimization using standard industry codes, identification of opportunities for analysis efficiency improvements, and familiarity with MIL-STD-1540 / SMC-S-016 / MIL-STD-810, or other launch vehicle test requirements documents.
• Ability to manage own time within the program plan requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with other analysis tools: Ansys Thermal Desktop, Ansys Mechanical, CREO Simulate, etc.
• Development of software tools (Excel, Matlab, Python, etc) to support detailed analysis and optimization.
• Identification of opportunities for analysis efficiency improvements.
• Experience with composites and bonded joints.
• Optimization using standard industry codes.
• Experience in non-conforming material review of root cause / corrective action and disposition instructions.
• Familiarity with White Belt training, lean manufacturing, and/or 6-sigma practices.
• Ability to use Creo to interrogate design models and support model preparation.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1540 / SMC-S-016 / MIL-STD-810, or other launch vehicle test requirements document.
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-5020 or other similar fastener design and analysis specifications.

Benefits

L3Harris Technologies offers an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. The company is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The job schedule is 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.