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Sr. Specialist, Tool Design Engineer 1

L3Harris
Camden, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Sr. Specialist, Tool Design Engineer

Job ID: 32179

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10- Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week

Job Description:

Aerojet Rocketdyne, a segment of L3Harris, is seeking skilled and innovative Mechanical Engineers with a focus on Tool Design and Machining to join our advanced facilities in Camden, AR. This role is at the cutting edge of innovation, producing and developing essential energetic assemblies for rocket propulsion. As a Tool Design Engineer, you will create and implement manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes and play a critical role within engineering project teams to coordinate the release of new products. Key responsibilities include designing manufacturing tooling for the production of solid fuel rocket motors and warheads, and developing jigs, fixtures, lifting devices, and semi-automated equipment necessary for the final product assembly.

Essential Functions:

  • Design, develop, and improve mechanical equipment and tools using PTC Creo and Windchill, leveraging proficient knowledge of project management.
  • Collaborate closely with production, program management, and safety teams to develop requirements and tooling needs.
  • Identify and define existing equipment issues, design repairs, and implement modifications to enhance efficiency.
  • Utilize CAD equipment to develop preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary for design proposals.
  • Investigate and make decisions regarding design factors such as manufacturability, material availability, strength-weight efficiency, interchangeability, replaceability, contractual specifications, and cost.
  • Apply machining concepts to design and troubleshoot tooling used in the production of aerospace components.Communicate with internal and external contacts to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
  • Work to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with a moderate impact on departmental results.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 6 years of prior design engineering experience. A graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior design engineering experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior design engineering experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the design of tooling to support manufacturing.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience using solid modeling programs such as Unigraphics NX, Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD Inventor, Catia, CREO, or SolidWorks.
  • Hands-on experience with machining processes such as milling, turning, and grinding.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience working in the defense industry is a plus.
  • Knowledge of air controls.

This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in aerospace engineering, contributing to the development and production of cutting-edge technology essential for rocket propulsion. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to work on challenging and impactful projects, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

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.

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