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Associate Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Waco, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineering Associate Manager reports to the Senior Manager of Aerospace Engineering and will manage/direct the day-to-day operations of a Mechanical Engineering Team (approximate group size of 8). The group is responsible for design and integration for aircraft system upgrades and structural modifications. Responsibilities include the design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure using military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents using 3D CAD. Must be experienced in engineering drawing preparation and interpretation as well as provide leadership review of designs/drawings. The group is primarily responsible for the design and liaison activities related to electrical racks and external antennas.


The Mechanical Engineering Associate Manager is responsible for job assignments, manpower estimates, project and engineering status, project bid support, employee training, goals and reviews, and management of overhead budgets. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance to company processes relating to mechanical designs and those processes are periodically reviewed for improvement or currency standards. The Associate Manager sets the highest ethical standards for self and others, commits to Continuous Improvement initiatives and drives positive change throughout the group.


Essential Functions:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
  • Planning, scheduling, and budgeting tasks for the Mechanical Engineering Team.
  • Design and liaison of aircraft systems and structures utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3D CAD.
  • Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings.
  • Sets the highest ethical standards for self and others.
  • Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering with a minimum 6 years prior mechanical systems design experience. Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical and/or Systems Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum 2 years experience with mechanical design principles of aircraft structure and components.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in modifications to aircraft primary and secondary structure.
  • Minimum 2 years experience with electronic equipment and antenna installations.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong analytic and communication skills; ability to coach, train, motivate and manage technical personnel.
  • Sound knowledge of engineering theory, design criteria and complex activities.
  • Ability to write a concise report of findings.
  • Ability to manage complex activities; ability to meet program objectives within contract cost and schedule requirements.
  • Ability to motivate others; sound effective listening skills; pays attention to details; ability to work under pressure; and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Active Secret security clearance.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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