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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
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.
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