Level 3 Communications, Inc

Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineering (Design)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $95K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of design experience in aircraft structures or related installations.
  • Graduate degree with 0-2 years of relevant design experience.
  • 6 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree for detailed aircraft design work.
  • Minimum 2 years proficiency in CAD tools (NX/Unigraphics preferred).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and develop layouts for parts and assemblies for aircraft structures.
  • Prepare engineering drawings and coordinate with multiple departments for design verification.
  • Utilize advanced 3D solid modeling CAD tools for design tasks alongside senior engineers.
  • Engage in diverse mechanical design projects across various aircraft platforms.
  • Perform duties in an aircraft hangar environment and participate in flight line activities.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with team members and stakeholders.
  • Travel as needed to support design activities.

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment in Greenville, TX.
  • 1st Shift 9/80 work schedule for work-life balance.
  • Collaboration with experienced senior-level engineers.
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of tasks across different aircraft platforms.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer (Design)

Job Code: 43852

Job Location: Greenville, TX (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer, is responsible for participating in the design of detailed parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical systems installations. Engineer applies basic engineering design and/or analytical theory with understanding of structural analysis for application to integrated system design.

Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for research, development of layouts, preparation of engineering drawings, and coordination of design activities with Tooling, Flight Sciences, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost.
  • Designs will be accomplished using world-class, three-dimensional solid modeling CAD tools and work will be accomplished with senior-level design engineers.
  • Mechanical design engineers can work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems on various aircraft platforms.
  • Ability to walk to and from the flight line, work in aircraft hangar environment and board/exit aircraft is required.
  • Understanding of basic aircraft systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office suite.
  • Willingness and ability to travel is needed.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience designing detailed parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical system installations.
  • Graduate Degree with zero (0) to two (2) years of experience designing detailed parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical system installations.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of experience designing detailed parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical system installations.
  • Minimum 2 years CAD skills (NX/Unigraphics preferred, ProE, Catia).

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Active DoD security clearance.

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