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Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Design)

Plano, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineering Specialist will be responsible for participating in the design of detail parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical systems installations. Qualified candidates will apply basic engineering design and/or analytical theory with understanding of structural analysis for application to integrated system design.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for research, development of layouts, preparation of engineering drawings, and coordination of design activities with Tooling, Flight Sciences, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost.
  • Able to lead engineers in the design of detail parts, assemblies, and large installations for aircraft structure modifications.
  • Incorporate feedback from multiple parties and stakeholders into their designs and installation packages.
  • Review and approve the design of detail parts and assemblies to support aircraft modification installations.
  • Designs will be accomplished using world-class, three-dimensional solid modeling CAD tools and work will be accomplished with senior-level design engineers. Mechanical design engineers can work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems on various aircraft platforms.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with part configuration database software.
  • Meeting delivery schedules, tracking budgets, and aspects of project management.
  • Able to move to and from the flight line, work in an aircraft production environment, and board/exit aircraft as required.
  • Familiar with aircraft systems or structure.
  • Familiarity with aircraft structural repairs, STC’s, or general modification.
  • Excellent written, verbal, communication skills.
  • Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of Mechanical Design Engineering experience within the Aerospace industry.
  • Graduate Degree with two (2) years of Mechanical Design Engineering experience within the Aerospace industry.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of eight (8) years of Mechanical Design Engineering experience within the Aerospace industry. 
  • Minimum 2 years CAD skills (NX/Unigraphics preferred, ProE, Catia).
  • Must be a US Citizen.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Secret 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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