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Job Title: Sr Specialist, Mechanical Engineering – SRM Design

Job Code: 46162

Job Location: Huntsville, AL; On-site

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

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineering professional to support solid rocket motor (SRM) component and system-level design activities within our propulsion organization. In this role, you will contribute to the development, modeling, and documentation of SRM designs using established engineering principles and industry best practices. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure successful product development and production execution. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, design proficiency, and the ability to operate independently while driving high-quality technical outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Lead mechanical design activities for solid rocket motors, propulsion systems, and associated components. • Develop design concepts, create 3D models, and produce detailed engineering drawings. • Perform trade studies and generate component specifications, procedures, and technical documentation. • Collaborate with analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, quality, and customer support teams to ensure design feasibility and producibility. • Plan and execute design assignments within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment. • Support production activities by resolving nonconformances, participating in process planning, and supporting production reviews. • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure requirements are understood, achieved, and verified. • Support drawing and specification updates through established configuration control processes. • Participate in environmental, qualification, and component/system-level testing. • Prepare and deliver technical presentations and engineering reports for internal and external stakeholders. • Ability to travel up to 10%. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of mechanical engineering or related engineering experience; OR a Graduate Degree and 4 years of related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 10 years of mechanical engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. • Knowledge of solid propulsion system design and manufacturing methods. • Experience with strategic booster motors, tactical rocket motors, or controllable solids systems. • Strong mechanical design aptitude, including proficiency with CAD tools (CREO), PLM systems (Windchill), and application of GD&T. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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