Level 3 Communications, Inc

Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineering (Design)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 6 years in mechanical design in aerospace or a graduate degree with 4 years in the same field.
  • Ten years of mechanical design experience can substitute for a degree.
  • Minimum of 4 years proficiency in CAD software, preferably NX/Unigraphics, ProE, or Catia.
  • Must be a US citizen to meet security requirements.
  • Ability to travel and obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and develop layouts for aircraft components and systems.
  • Prepare engineering drawings and coordinate design activities with multiple departments.
  • Utilize advanced 3D solid modeling CAD tools in collaboration with senior design engineers.
  • Engage in mechanical design tasks across various aircraft platforms.
  • Assess and ensure designs meet requirements while maintaining cost efficiency.
  • Walk to and from the flight line and conduct work in an aircraft hangar environment.
  • Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic aerospace environment on various aircraft.
  • Collaboration with senior engineers and diverse teams across functions.
  • Involvement in hands-on projects within an aircraft hangar.
  • Potential for career advancement with exposure to multiple aircraft systems.
  • Travel opportunities that can enhance professional experience.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineering (Design)
Job Code: 38710
Job Location: Greenville, TX (Onsite)


Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineer will be 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.
  • Understanding of basic aircraft systems.
  • Familiarity with aircraft structural repairs, STC's, or general modification.
  • Excellent written, 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 six (6) years of Mechanical design experience in aerospace industry.
  • Graduate Degree with four (4) years of Mechanical design experience in aerospace industry.
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of ten (10) years of Mechanical design experience in aerospace industry.
  • Minimum 4 years CAD skills (NX/Unigraphics preferred, ProE, Catia).
  • Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Active Secret security clearance.

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