Mechanical Engineer Intern

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Intern 

Job ID: 41362

Job Location: Waco, Texas

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

Job Description:

• Mechanical engineers at L3HARRIS have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of design activities over a broad range of aircraft (both fixed-wing and rotary-wing).  Mechanical engineers are responsible for developing designs ranging from the integration of state-of-the-art airborne systems into special mission aircraft to developing specialized aircraft modifications.  Engineers utilize 3D parametric CAD, rapid prototyping, and other tools in the development of designs and validation of those designs.  Engineers will produce technical drawings, procedures, and other documents to thoroughly define the design. As an L3HARRIS engineer you will be involved in all phases of the product design, including concept development, detail design, manufacturing, installation on the aircraft and follow-up with the customer.
• The L3HARRIS organizational structure allows engineers to work on a variety of projects throughout their career at various levels of responsibility. This combined with a very diverse business base, from fixed-wing to rotary-wing aircraft, from state-of-the-art military technology to head of state interiors, from aluminum to composite structures, the opportunity to broaden your engineering skill set and accelerate your career path is available at L3HARRIS in Waco, TX.

Essential Functions:

• Design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3-dimensional CAD.
• Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings.
• Conducting engineering drawing preparation and release within allocated schedule and budget constraints.
• Generating bids for customer requested change orders and new pursuits.
• Documenting and reviewing designs with peers, management, and customers.

• Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as required
• Work directly with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings. 
• Experience with CREO (Pro/engineer) or NX preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structure and components.
• Exercising systematic and precise efforts to achieve goals
• Experience working with: engineering theory, design criteria and complex activities.
• Experience partnering with cross functional teams to achieve goals