Associate, Mechanical Engineering - Sustainment

The engineer works within a multi-functional hangar team to develop engineering solutions for aircraft life cycle sustainment. This role involves designing, modifying, and repairing aircraft structures, mechanical systems, and mission equipment while supporting the transition from engineering design to manufacturing and installation. The engineer must apply structural analysis and repair design skills to solve problems of varying complexity, manage multiple concurrent tasks, and make decisive recommendations. The position requires collaboration with diverse organizations including aircraft mechanics, manufacturing, program management, customer representatives, and other engineering disciplines. The engineer must understand customer needs and effectively communicate engineering rationale across all interactions. Essential Functions: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to aircraft sustainment challenges Perform static analysis and evaluate Durability and Damage Tolerance using Finite Element Analysis Manage multiple concurrent tasks and priorities decisively Collaborate effectively within multi-functional teams Communicate engineering rationale clearly to technical and non-technical audiences through written and verbal means Work in aircraft hangar and manufacturing environments; access confined aircraft spaces (fuel tanks, wings, fuselage) with appropriate safety gear Support flexible work schedules as mission requirements dictate Eligible to obtain and maintain a US security clearance Qualifications: To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical/Civil Engineering or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age. 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a