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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. L3Harris Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.

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L3Harris Technologies is an American defense contractor formed in 2019 by the merger of L3 Technologies and Harris Corporation. It builds tactical radios and military communication systems, electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment, space sensors and satellites, night vision devices, and uncrewed surface vessels, and owns the rocket engine maker Aerojet Rocketdyne. Its main customers are the United States Department of Defense and allied governments. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, United States.

Job Title: Lead, Mechanical Engineering-Composite Case Design

Job Code: 46106

Job Location: Huntsville, AL or Remote

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

Job Description:

The Lead mechanical design engineering role focuseson the design of filament-wound composite cases for Solid Propulsion and Controllable Solids Systems. The position requires substantial technical expertise in the area of carbon fiber epoxy material systems, pressure vessel design, filament winding manufacturing, and Classical Lamination Theory. This position requires theability to work with moderate to limited oversight in defining objectives, determining technical approaches, delegating tasks, reviewing deliverables, and coaching and training other employees across the company within area of expertise. The selected candidate will providetechnical leadership in the component and system design of composite cases for solid propellant and controllable solid propulsion applications.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead mechanical design efforts for filament-wound composite cases, propulsion systems, and related components.
  • Develop design concepts, 3D models, and detailed engineeringdrawings.
  • Perform trade studies and prepare component specifications and procedures.
  • Coordinate with analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, quality, and customer support teams.
  • Plan and execute design assignments within an Integrated Product Team environment.
  • Support production activities on the shop floor and at supplier locations.
  • Address nonconforming hardware, support process planning and production reviews, and ensure design requirements are met through supplier coordination.
  • Support engineering drawing and specification updates through configuration control boards.
  • Lead technical reviews, investigations, and risk-reduction efforts.
  • Support environmental and qualification testing, including pathfinder, subscale, component, and system-level tests.
  • Prepare and present technical presentations and engineering reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience in filament wound composite pressure vessel design and manufacturing methods.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
  • Knowledge of solid propulsion systems design and manufacturing methods.
  • Knowledge and experience in strategic booster motors, tactical rocket motors, controllable solids systems.
  • 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).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $122,000 - $227,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $106,000 - $197,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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