L3Harris Technologies

Senior Associate, Structural Engineering

L3Harris Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Greenville • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

VBA

About the role

  • Perform analysis of aircraft structure using classical and finite element analysis methods to develop free body diagrams, calculate internal loads and stresses, and write margins of safety for static strength.
  • Lead a small team of other stress engineers by mentoring them on technical problems and managing their budget and schedule performance.
  • Support the development of engineering estimates for bids and provide input for a monthly labor forecast for your team.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to develop aircraft modifications and installations and ensure the design meets airworthiness requirements.
  • Generate free body diagrams and calculate internal loads and stresses.
  • Develop structural tests and post-process the results to establish allowable strength data.
  • Document structural analysis in formal reports to show compliance with airworthiness requirements.
  • Manage personal work to stay within scope, budget, and schedule for assigned tasks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
  • Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • The ability to analyze the static strength of aircraft structure with classical and finite element methods
  • Able to travel to and from flight line and work in aircraft hangar environments (some positions will require the ability to board/exit aircraft)
  • Willingness to travel
  • Able to hold DoD clearance at the Secret level
  • Experience with MSC Nastran and Femap
  • Experience with NX and Teamcenter
  • Skilled in automating calculations using VBA in Excel or another programming language
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
finite element analysisclassical analysisstatic strength analysisstructural testingmargin of safety calculationsVBA programminginternal load calculationsstress analysisengineering estimatesairworthiness compliance
Soft Skills
team leadershipmentoringbudget managementschedule managementcollaborationdocumentationproblem-solvingorganizational skillscommunicationanalytical skills
Certifications
DoD clearance (Secret level)