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L3Harris Technologies

Lead, Mechanical Engineering (Sign-on bonus-$15k-$25k)

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An Iron or Steel Worker installs iron or steel beams, girders or columns that create the structural frame for tall buildings, bridges or other large structures.

$58,710 / year median in Texas

+9% projected growth

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Lead, Mechanical Engineering (Sign-on bonus
  • 15k•25k) L3Harris Technologies•4.
1 Waco, TX Job Details Full-time $15,000
  • $25,000 a year 12 days ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel 3D modeling software Aerospace design Mechanical assembly drawings 3D modeling for product design Productivity software Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do.
Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title:
Lead, Mechanical Design Engineering
  • Aircraft (Sign-on bonus
  • 15,000
  • 25,000)
Job Code:
39305
Job Location:
Waco, TX (Onsite)
Job Schedule:
9/80
Job Description:
Mechanical engineers at L3Harris have the opportunity to work on a wide range of design efforts across various aircraft platforms, including both fixed‑wing and rotary‑wing. They develop designs that span from integrating cutting‑edge airborne systems into special mission aircraft to creating specialized aircraft modifications. Engineers use 3D parametric CAD, rapid prototyping, and other advanced tools to design and validate their solutions. They also produce the technical drawings, procedures, and documentation needed to fully define each design. As an L3Harris engineer, you will be engaged in every phase of the product lifecycle—from concept development and detailed design to manufacturing, aircraft installation, and customer support. The L3Harris organizational structure allows engineers to contribute to a diverse set of projects throughout their careers, taking on increasing levels of responsibility. Combined with our broad business portfolio—spanning fixed‑wing and rotary‑wing aircraft, state‑of‑the‑art military technologies, luxury head‑of‑state interiors, and structures ranging from aluminum to composites—engineers have the opportunity to expand their skills and accelerate their career growth at L3Harris' Modernization and Modifications Group in Waco, TX.
Essential Functions:
Design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3-dimensional CAD. Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings. Conducting engineering drawing preparation and release within allocated schedule and budget constraints. Generating bids for customer requested change orders and new pursuits. Documenting and reviewing designs with peers, management, and customers. Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structure and components. Strong analytic and communication skills. Ability to work in aircraft and in an aircraft hangar environment. Ability to climb/board and work inside aircraft. Ability to bend, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp. Ability to work in narrow aisles or passageways. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required. Willingness and ability to travel as required (