Mechanical Engineering Design Specialist

Job Title
Specialist, Mechanical Engineering Design Flexseal Nozzle

Job Code
36866

Job Location
Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule
9/80: Employees work 9 out of 14 days - total 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description
L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking an intermediate-level mechanical design engineering position focused on component and system design of flexseal nozzles for Solid Propulsion Systems. The position provides significant latitude in determining objectives and approaches on assignments, including delegation of work and review of work products. This role will guide component design and system design of flexseal nozzles used in Solid Propellant and Controllable Solid Propulsion Systems.

Essential Functions

Lead mechanical design activities for flexseal nozzles and solid propulsion systems and components.

Independently develop design concepts, 3D models and support the development of detailed drawings for the manufacture of parts.

Conduct trade studies and develop component specifications and procedures as required.

Interact with component analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, quality and customer support groups.

Plan and execute design tasks with limited general direction and work effectively within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.

Participate in shop floor and production hardware processing at suppliers and internally.

Provide input to address nonconforming hardware, process planning, support production meetings, and work with supply chain to assure that design requirements are met.

Support engineering drawing and specification updates at configuration change boards.

Develop test plans and technical reviews.

Assist in the identification and support of risk reduction and environmental test requirements, including manufacturing pathfinders, subscale testing, component and system level qualification tests.

Prepare material and support presentations for internal and external customers.

Responsible for preparing engineering reports to support tolerance studies, engineering analyses or failure investigations, including technical close-out reports.

Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of directly related Mechanical Design experience.

Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of directly related Mechanical Design experience.

In lieu of degree, a minimum of 8 years of directly related Mechanical Design experience.

1 year flexseal nozzle design experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.

Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with CAD software tools (CREO) and PLM Systems (Windchill) is desired, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Knowledge of solid propulsion systems design and manufacturing methods.

Experience with manufacturing methods is strongly desired.

Knowledge and experience in strategic booster motors, tactical rocket motors, and vectoring nozzles.

Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with CAD software tools (CREO) and PLM Systems (Windchill), engineering drawing and GD&T application experience.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.

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