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Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Aircraft Design)

L3Harris Technologies, Fate, TX, United States


The Mechanical Design Engineer Specialist is responsible for participating in the design of detail parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical systems installations. Engineer applies basic engineering design and/or analytical theory with understanding of structural analysis for application to integrated system design. Essential Functions: Responsible for research, development of layouts, preparation of engineering drawings, and coordination of design activities with Tooling, Flight Sciences, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost. Designs will be accomplished using world-class, three-dimensional solid modeling CAD tools and work will be accomplished with senior-level design engineers. Can work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems on various aircraft platforms. Ability to walk to and from the flight line, work in aircraft hangar environment and board/exit aircraft is required. Willingness and ability to travel as needed. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Strong computer skills and MS Office. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with four (4) years of Mechanical Design experience in the aerospace industry. Graduate Degree with two (2) years of Mechanical Design experience in the aerospace industry. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of Mechanical Design experience in the aerospace industry. Minimum 2 years CAD skills (NX/Unigraphics preferred, ProE, Catia). Must be a US citizen. Preferred Additional Skills: Active Secret clearance. CAD experience. Understanding of basic aircraft systems. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .