Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Airbreathing and Turbomachinery Design

L3Harris

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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Airbreathing and Turbomachinery Design

Sr. Manager, Mechanical Engineer - Airbreathing and Turbomachinery Design leads the Propulsion Systems Engineering Airbreathing Propulsion and Turbomachinery group within the Design team. This role involves providing technical leadership for system design, component design, and integration of airbreathing propulsion systems, as well as turbomachinery design for large liquid engine systems. The manager oversees direct reports, manages training budgets, conducts performance appraisals, and coordinates with business development and program management to support customer inquiries and proposals. Key responsibilities include developing internal processes and tools while navigating the full value stream from proposal to implementation. Required expertise includes airbreathing propulsion system design, turbomachinery design, and knowledge of DoD Security Regulation and EAR/ITAR regulations. Preferred technical skills include proficiency with CREO or NX CAD systems and Windchill PLM software for military, commercial, and NASA applications.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical leadership for the Propulsion Systems Engineering Design group to resolve technical and programmatic problems.
  • Lead the design and integration of airbreathing propulsion systems and turbomachinery for large liquid engine systems.
  • Develop and implement processes, tools, and training programs for the engineering design team.
  • Manage direct reports by balancing workloads, conducting performance appraisals, and managing training budgets.
  • Collaborate with Business Development and Program Management to support customer inquiries and proposal responses.
  • Ensure consistent application of best practices across the company for propulsion system development.
  • Oversee the full value stream from initial proposals to final product implementation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, a graduate degree with 10 years of experience, or 16 years of experience without a degree.
  • At least 8 years of experience in airbreathing propulsion system design and turbomachinery design.
  • Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills to manage a team of engineers with multiple priorities.
  • 5 years of knowledge regarding DoD Security Regulation.
  • 5 years of EAR/ITAR experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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