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Associate, Loads & Dynamics Engineer (Waco, TX)

Waco, Texas

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate, Loads & Dynamics Engineer

Job Code: 15251

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

L3Harris MMG Division is seeking for a Loads & Dynamics Engineer for our onsite facility located in Waco, TX. We offer competitive benefits and a generous relocation package for those who qualify. The Loads & Dynamics Engineer will perform loads and dynamics analysis and provide test (ground and flight) support for fixed wing and rotary aircraft to determine externally applied loads, including quasi-static and dynamic loads, of primary and secondary aircraft structure. 

Essential Functions:

  • Compiling aerodynamic data, mass properties data, and aircraft state data to support aircraft loads analysis
  • Calculate external loads using Matlab based tools for both full airframe and component level analyses
  • Develop structural design criteria data
  • Perform frequency response, modal, and aero elastic analyses.
  • Planning, support, and execution of Ground Vibration and Modal Survey Tests
  • Support of Flight Test as needed
  • Flight test data collection and reduction.

Qualifications:

  • BSME, BSAE, or BSCE
  • Must be able to travel as necessary.
  • Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge.
  • Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in finite element modeling and analyses codes such as MSC PATRAN or FEMAP and MSC Nastran.
  • Experience in Fortran, Linux, Matlab, and other scripting languages (Visual Basic, Pearl, Python, etc.)
  • Knowledgeable in Military and/or commercial certification requirements.
  • Ground and flight test loads experience.

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 résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, 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 proud to be an Affirmative Action/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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