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Job Title: Scientist, Structural Engineering – VSG Flight Sciences Technical Lead

Job Code: 17723

Job Location: Greenville, Texas – (Responsibilities must be performed on-site.)

Job Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule – (Every other Friday is a non-workday.)

Job Description:   

L3Harris is seeking qualified individuals to join our Aeronautical Systems Engineering (ASE) team as a Flight Sciences Technical Lead for the VSG business division. In this role, you will coordinate with the ASE Air Vehicle Lead, Chief Engineers, Project Engineers, Airworthiness Representatives, and the Flight Sciences team to drive successful program execution. You will ensure the total technical solution from Flight Sciences is adequate and consistent across VSG in meeting airworthiness and program requirements. The ideal individual can develop innovative solutions to technical problems across the Flight Sciences disciplines (aerodynamics, structural dynamics, structural analysis, durability and damage tolerance analysis).

Essential Functions:

Support and review engineering bids and ROMs.Perform engineering work in one of the Flight Sciences disciplines up to their current job level to assist as needed.Lead Flight Sciences engineers to manage their scope, budget, and schedule performance.Mentor Flight Sciences engineers to develop their technical and leadership skills.Guide engineers in creating innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.Work with airworthiness authorities to optimize program certification approaches.Provide input on program plans and program schedules.Communicate program flow down information to Flight Sciences.Review monthly labor forecasts and identify program staffing needs to ASE managers.Influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders outside of Flight Sciences.

Job Qualification Requirements:  

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or aeronautical engineering at an accredited university.

Minimum of 12 years of aerodynamics, structural dynamics, structural analysis, or durability and damage tolerance analysis in modifying fixed-wing manned aircraft. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Experience leading a team of 10+ engineers.Willingness to travel occasionally.Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Advanced knowledge of multiple disciplines within Flight Sciences.

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.

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