Manager, Mechanical Engineering (Sign-on bonus starting at $25k) (WACO)

Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Aircraft Sign-On Bonus starting at $25k The Mechanical Engineering Manager leads a team of approximately 12 Mechanical Engineers responsible for aircraft system upgrades and structural modifications. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Aerospace Engineering, this leader oversees daily team operations while driving technical excellence, project execution, and process improvement.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Mechanical Engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Oversee mechanical design and integration activities for aircraft system upgrades, including primary and secondary structural components, electrical equipment racks, and external antenna installations. Ensure high-quality 3D CAD designs, engineering drawings, and design reviews that comply with military and commercial standards, customer specifications, and system requirements. Provide technical oversight and engineering judgment for structural layouts, aircraft modifications, and liaison engineering activities. Manage resource planning, workload forecasting, job assignments, and manpower estimates for ongoing and future projects. Monitor project status, support bid and proposal efforts, and ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and quality objectives. Maintain and enhance mechanical engineering processes, ensuring compliance and driving improvements that support efficiency and innovation. Own team performance management, including goal setting, coaching, training, and annual reviews. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree (Mechanical, Aeronautical and/or Systems Engineering a plus) with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. Minimum 4 years experience with mechanical design principles of aircraft structure and components. Minimum 4 years experience in modifications to aircraft primary and secondary structure.

ability to coach, train, motivate and manage technical personnel. Sound knowledge of engineering theory, design criteria and complex activities. Ability to manage complex activities; ability to meet program objectives within contract cost and schedule requirements. Active Secret security clearance.

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.