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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Principal, Mechanical Design Engineer

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. They are seeking an experienced Principal, Mechanical Design Engineer to manage large, complex project initiatives and provide guidance to a team of mechanical engineers.

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Responsibilities

Ability to create and guide the development of aerospace structure designs including structure assemblies, component installations, and bracket designs that conform to requirements documents. Ability to assist in requirements verification of those designs
Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels
Experience with aerospace flight vehicle design
Research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Research, plan, design, and provide guidance to other engineers for mechanical and electromechanical products and systems
Analyze, design and test products or systems such as instruments, controls, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems
Ability to serve as a GD&T SME for the organization
Proficiency in preparing conceptual models and design review materials. Understanding of mechanical analysis requirements and techniques used for initial sizing and design verification
Plan and possibly direct engineering personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems
Detail-oriented and able to perform Peer Reviews of fellow engineers’ designs and drawings
Position may require occasional overtime
20% travel (10 - 20%) as required to meet critical schedule milestones
Ability to obtain US security clearance

Qualification

Mechanical design engineeringAerospace flight vehicle designPTC Creo 8.0GD&T expertiseMaterial selectionMechanical analysis techniquesDetail-orientedCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of prior mechanical design engineering experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior mechanical design engineering experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior mechanical design engineering experience
Ability to create and guide the development of aerospace structure designs including structure assemblies, component installations, and bracket designs that conform to requirements documents
Ability to assist in requirements verification of those designs
Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels
Experience with aerospace flight vehicle design
Research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Research, plan, design, and provide guidance to other engineers for mechanical and electromechanical products and systems
Analyze, design and test products or systems such as instruments, controls, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems
Ability to serve as a GD&T SME for the organization
Proficiency in preparing conceptual models and design review materials
Understanding of mechanical analysis requirements and techniques used for initial sizing and design verification
Plan and possibly direct engineering personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems
Detail-oriented and able to perform Peer Reviews of fellow engineers' designs and drawings
Ability to obtain US security clearance

Preferred

5+ years of experience with basic material selection, sheet metal design practices, basic machining practices and hardware selection
Proficiency with PTC's Creo 8.0 or later revision, especially with detail part design, large assembly management and drawing documentation
Proficiency and experience with ASME Y14.5-1994 and generating detailed documentation of parts, assemblies and installations
Proficiency in non-conforming material review of root cause / corrective action and disposition instructions
Proficiency with hands-on engineering support of manufacturing
Proficiency in design of mechanical ground support equipment and handling procedures / methods
Experience in preparation of estimates for design tasks
Ability to prepare or lead the preparation of part lists
Knowledge of engineering change document preparation and impact assessments

Company

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Tania Hanna
Vice President, Government Relations
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Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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