Manager, Aerospace Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions

Direct tasking (75% of Duties):

• Conceptual and detail design of unmanned aircraft and their supporting systems, including structures and internal packaging.
• Significant CAD modeling of parts & assemblies
• Perform trade studies to determine optimal designs
• Structural and thermal analysis of components & assemblies
• Electromechanical integration and electronics packaging
• Lead mechanical design efforts
• Lead peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
• Schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the major subsystem level
• Cost estimation for proposals
• Primary interface to customers & upper management
• Provide guidance and mentorship for other team members formally or informally
• Responsible to direct and review the work of junior engineers and designers and technicians.
• Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Managerial Tasking:

• Manage a team of 6-10 Mechanical Engineers and Designers by recruiting, selecting, orienting, planning, and training employees. Coach, counsel, monitor, and appraise staff performance.
• Promote the career progression of your direct reports
• Promote employee engagement - help make this a great place to work!
• Coordinate staffing needs for programs. Interview and hire as needed.
• Conduct performance reviews and solicit peer feedback about you team's performance
• Contribute to departmental process improvement initiatives
• Be knowledgeable of the specific contributions made by your team members to foster specific performance discussions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance
• Minimum 8 years experience in mechanical design, requirements analysis, specification generation, interface definition, component selection, component 3D CAD modeling, data collection, and product documentation
• Minimum 3 years experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Prior or current experience working on aerospace products/systems
• 5+ years experience in 3D CAD modeling - PTC Creo, Catia, NX, or Solidworks
• Experience using Microsoft Office products

Preferred Additional Skills

• Prior experience in developing aircraft structures or major sub-assemblies is strongly desired
• Some experience in packaging electronics
• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
• Strong hands-on capabilities, to include integration and diagnosis of complex mechanisms and products
• Experience in design for and testing to military environments (i.e. temperature, vibration, shock, etc.)
• Expertise in 3D CAD modeling - PTC Creo is strongly preferred

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 Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.