Structural Engineering Specialist
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Carlstadt • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $88,500 - $164,500 per year
About the role
- Lead the design and structural analysis of pressure vessels, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Generate detailed engineering drawings and documentation, working in partnership with drafters and other engineering staff.
- Perform advanced stress and fracture analyses using both analytical methods and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
- Support and oversee testing activities, including pressurization, vibration, and rupture tests, to validate design integrity and performance.
- Provide technical support during the manufacturing and production phases, troubleshooting issues and implementing design improvements as needed.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports, design documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lessons learned and best practices to enhance product quality and engineering processes.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, and industry trends relevant to structural and pressure vessel engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience in structural analysis, including proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Proficiency in drafting and 3D modeling software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Strong command of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present complex engineering concepts.
- Experience with ABAQUS FEA software.
- Prior experience in structural or mechanical design for aerospace applications.
- Experience in composite structural design and analysis.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for pressure vessel design (e.g., ASME, NASA, or military standards).
- Hands-on experience supporting test and production environments in the aerospace or defense sector.
Benefits
- health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- education assistance
- parental leave
- paid time off
- company-paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
structural analysisFinite Element Analysis (FEA)stress analysisfracture analysistechnical writingcomposite structural designdesign documentationengineering drawingsdesign improvementstesting activities
Soft Skills
communication skillstechnical supporttroubleshootingcontinuous improvementcollaborationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsstakeholder engagement