Engineering

Specialist, Aerospace Engineering - External Loads

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Job typeOther PostedOct 19, 2026 Apply byNov 18, 2026

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L3Harris MMG Division is seeking for an experienced External Loads Engineer for our onsite facility located in Waco, TX. The External Loads Engineer will perform analysis of fixed wing and rotary aircraft to generate and compile externally applied loads on the aircraft. Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural design criteria, performs loads analysis, and supports loads validation tests. Essential Functions: Responsible for generating mass properties data, inertias and finite element models to determine inertial loads. Compile aerodynamic data, mass properties data, dynamics data, and aircraft state data to provide combined load cases to distribute to the airframe models. Develop structural design criteria data and documentation. Subtasks may include the generation of free-body diagrams, determination of reaction forces, preparation of shear and moment diagrams, execution of simulation tools, data processing and assimilation, and down selecting of critical conditions. Interact with other functional engineering disciplines. Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required. Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%. Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and minimum 4 years of prior structural engineering experience in developing aircraft loads. Graduate Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of prior structural engineering experience in developing aircraft loads. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Minimum 1 year experience in finite element modeling and analyses codes. Minimum 1 year experience in MATLAB or other scripting languages (Visual Basic, Pearl, Python, etc.). Preferred Additional Skills: MSC PATRAN or FEMAP and MSC Nastran. Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems. Knowledgeable in Military and/or commercial certification requirements. Ground and flight test loads experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office and have general computer knowledge. LI-onsite LI-AS1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a

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Waco, TX 76657.

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