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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineering, Design

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timePlano, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and six years of prior mechanical design engineering experience within the aerospace industry, or a graduate degree and four years of prior mechanical design engineering experience within the aerospace industry; alternatively, at least ten years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • At least four years of computer-aided design skills; NX/Unigraphics is preferred, with ProE or Catia also listed.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with part configuration database software.
  • Familiarity with aircraft systems or structures.
  • Familiarity with aircraft structural repairs, supplemental type certificates, or general aircraft modification.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to move to and from the flight line, work in an aircraft production environment, and board and exit aircraft as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the design of detail parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical systems installations.
  • Apply basic engineering design and/or analytical theory, with an understanding of structural analysis, to integrated system design.
  • Research, develop layouts, prepare engineering drawings, and coordinate design activities with Tooling, Flight Sciences, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure designs meet requirements at minimum cost.
  • Lead engineers in the design of detail parts, assemblies, and large installations for aircraft structure modifications.
  • Incorporate feedback from multiple parties and stakeholders into designs and installation packages.
  • Review and approve the design of detail parts and assemblies to support aircraft modification installations.
  • Use three-dimensional solid modeling computer-aided design tools to accomplish designs and work with senior-level design engineers on tasks involving aircraft systems and platforms.
  • Meet delivery schedules, track budgets, and perform aspects of project management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • NX/Unigraphics computer-aided design skills.

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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