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Lead, Mechanical Engineering (ODA Airworthiness)

Harris Corporation
Greenville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. 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: Lead, Mechanical Engineering (ODA Airworthiness)

Job Code: 45038

Job Location: Greenville, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Lead, Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for Systems in aircraft to include; air conditioning / environmental control, oxygen, water, hydraulic, pressurization, pneumatics, ice protection and interior arrangements. Responsibilities include determination of compliance to FAA and Military Airworthiness standards and support of the organization for determination of airworthiness. The L3Harris ODA is authorized by the FAA to make findings of compliance to 14 CFR Part 23 and Part 25 regulations as an STC and MRA ODA, and the employee will receive the appropriate training and experience to become an ODA Unit Member within the ODA over a period.

Essential Functions:
  • Assist in creation of FAA Certification Plans and identification of applicable FAA regulations for project assignments.
  • Review of data submitted in support of FAA findings of compliance.
  • Participate in a Certification Team environment, contributing to the overall certification activity for various Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft.
  • Review of data in support of Military Certification activities in accordance with defined airworthiness requirements such as those in MIL-HDBK-516C or other Customer-determined airworthiness standard(s).
  • Support L3Harris Engineering in determination of suitable methods to achieve FAA and Military Airworthiness Certification.
  • Determine applicability of FAA Advisory Circulars and Policies to projects.
  • Assist Engineering with development of Special Conditions, Exemptions and Equivalent Level of Safety petitions to the FAA.
  • Support Preliminary, Critical, and Final design reviews with a focus on meeting FAA and Military Certification requirements
  • Act as a focal point for FAA and Airworthiness certification activities.
  • Understanding of engineering principles and applications for aircraft mechanical systems including environmental control systems, oxygen systems, ice protection, pressurization, and hydraulics.
  • Review, critique, and provide feedback for engineering technical reports involving analysis and test of aircraft mechanical systems.
  • Use of classical analysis methods techniques for thermal analysis, gaseous and fluid flow.
  • Occasional overtime and travel for Company business may be required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
  • Other Duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with nine (9) years of Mechanical Engineering experience in an aircraft environment.
  • Graduate degree with seven (7) years of Mechanical Engineering experience in an aircraft environment.
  • In Lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of Mechanical Engineering experience in an aircraft environment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Mechanical or Areospace Engineering degree.
  • Previous experience working on FAA certification projects.
  • Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA) certification methods and FAA Order 8110.101A.
  • RTCA/DO-160 environmental testing.
  • MIL-HDBK-516C.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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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. 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.

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