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Lead, Mechanical Engineer- Composite Case Design 1

L3Harris


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 14 October 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 11 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineering- Composite Case Design

Job Code: 46106

Job Location: Huntsville AL

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 focuses on 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 the ability 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 provide technical 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 engineering drawings.
  • 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:

  • Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 9 years of priorrelevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of priorrelatedexperience.
  • Experience in filament wound composite pressure vessel design and manufacturing methods.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Bachelors 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).

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