Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineer

L3Harris • Huntsville, AL • 6h ago

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: Senior Associate, Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Code: 38093

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked

Job Description:

L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets. The company offers a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, tactical and advanced hypersonic propulsion.

This Mechanical Engineer position will focus on component and system design tasks for Solid Propulsion Systems, be expected to be an intermediate professional with practical knowledge of design concepts, have a basic understanding of design approaches, and be capable of supporting multiple design activities.

Under moderate supervision, the applicant is expected to do the following: Investigate and support recommendations for design factors such as ease of manufacture, inspect-ability, availability of materials and equipment, strength-weight optimization, design to contractual specification and cost requirements. Perform mathematical calculations and tolerance analysis per engineering specifications. Support alternative design solutions to problems and obstacles. Support checking of engineering product definition for compliance and conformity to established company standards, specifications, and design directives.

Essential Functions:

Performs professional assignments requiring a working knowledge of application of concepts, practices, and techniques.

Explain and interpret operational processes, practices and procedures of the job area to others within the organization.

Problem solving by drawing from prior experiences and/or standard procedures and basic examination.

Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

Prepares and maintains Creo 10.0 CAD drawings and models of simple to moderate complexity within Windchill PLM System. Capable of managing simple to moderate CAD assemblies and engineering Bill of Materials.

Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Mechanical Design experience; or a Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0-2 years of prior Mechanical Design experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior Mechanical Design experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill) is desired.

Familiar with ASME Y14.5.

Knowledge of solid propulsion systems design and manufacturing methods is a desired.

Engineering drawing and GD&T application experience.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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