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L3Harris Technologies · 7 hours ago

Specialist, Aerospace Mechanical Engineer (Unmanned Systems)

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry, focusing on delivering technology solutions for national security. The role involves designing and developing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, transforming requirements into innovative design solutions.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide creative and innovative design solutions that meet product requirements for our unmanned air vehicle product lines

Work closely with Aero and Electrical Engineers to collaborate on effective solutions to design challenges

Support conceptual and detail design processes by using your background in CAD design (preferably PTC Creo)

Provide support to structural and thermal analysis tasks including first order hand calculations and FEA

Provide experienced-based insight to Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads

Present data in design review settings (e.g. PDR, CDR), both internal and external

Provide strong contributions to the overall product design dialogue from inception to production

Provide hands-on support during integration activities. Strong mechanical skills are required, to include experience with fabrication and assembly of mechanical systems

Provide material review board contributions by determining disposition for non-conformances

This role requires your presence on-site

Up to 10% travel may be required

Other duties as required

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3D CAD modelingAerospace designPTC CreoStructural analysisAnsys WorkbenchFabrication skillsIntegration skillsManufacturing methodsTechnical leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances

Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical design using 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting

Professional experience with structural analysis methods

Prior or current experience in aerospace design, specifically aircraft flight and structure

Preferred

Prior experience in developing UAV, aircraft, or space vehicle structures or subsystems

Experience with Creo highly preferred

Familiarity with a variety of manufacturing methods including machining, composite lamination, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and 3D printing

Strong mechanical skills including experience with fabrication and integration of mechanical systems

Experience in mechanical, thermal, aero, and/or kinematic analysis using Ansys Workbench or equivalent software

Knowledge of electronic component integration

Technical leadership of small teams