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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Specialist - Mass Properties Engineer 1

Aerospace EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeWaco, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain a United States Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience with Aircraft Weight & Balance, including weight analysis of designed parts, Weight & Balance logbook development and tracking, aircraft center-of-gravity plotting and tracking, weight distribution analysis, and weighing parts, assemblies, and full aircraft.
  • Ability to assist with two-person lifting; work in narrow spaces; bend, kneel, lift, push, and pull; use ladders; and work in hot and cold environments.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
  • Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct mass properties analyses related to aircraft modification programs.
  • Prepare detailed analyses documenting the impact of modifications on overall aircraft mass properties characteristics.
  • Create documentation, reports, and other written communication in a timely and effective manner.
  • Represent the Mass Properties Group on program teams, internal meetings, and customer briefings.
  • Support other engineers in their analyses, including assisting with test events, weighing parts, and recording data.
  • Support aircraft Weight & Balance data and logbooks, including participating in and updating aircraft inventories, modifications, and weighings.
  • Interact with other departments in carrying out assigned duties.
  • Prioritize, organize, and track a variety of assignments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with design software packages such as NX, Creo, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
  • Experience or familiarity with the AWBS system.
  • Skill in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Active United States Secret security clearance.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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