JOB DESCRIPTION

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Description:

Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer

Job Location: UK – Crawley – West Sussex

Job ID: IMS20230302-96564

While we offer a flexible working pattern where you have the opportunity to at home, 3 days per week in the office will be expected.

About the role:

Reporting into the Hardware management team, you will join a small team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for the development, evolution and support of our exciting range of Aircraft Simulators and other pilot training devices.

The role requires a proactive, designer with electrical and or mechanical engineering design experience – We are looking for someone who has a range of mechanical and electrical / computing knowledge who is motivated by the challenges of developing designs within tight timescales and budgets.

Our products involve a large range of technologies in a range of products, including electronics, power systems, electromechanical assemblies and computer systems.

The successful applicant will need to work effectively primarily with internal stakeholders, but also at times external stakeholders.

You will be expected to communicate effectively in a clear, open manner, allowing the business to make informed decisions. Work well within a team and work on your own initiative.

Day to day responsibilities will include:

• Produce detail CAD drawings (Mechanical & Electrical) from requirements / specifications
• Interpret specifications/requirements from both internal and external stakeholders
• customer lead) you will develop both novel solutions and modify existing designs without supervision
• Create BoM’s (Bill of Material) using the company MRP systems to access information (e.g. SAP, Oracle)
• Proactively suggest potential improvements to departmental and wider processes to help drive improvement and efficiency
• Demonstrate a willingness to take a hands on approach to supporting other departments such as manufacturing, test and commissioning as required
• Open to learn other Hardware Engineering Tools to support engineers both mechanical and electrical along with Configuration management.
• Seek to expand knowledge and experience beyond immediate discipline as opportunities arise.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong Engineering problem solving skills and the ability to communicate these ideas into designs.
• Some experience of (CAD) Computer Aided Design Tools
• Some experience and awareness of design for manufacture and a basic understanding of various manufacturing process.
• Enthusiasm to perform to the best of their ability in everything they do and achieve the best result for the company by working in a flexible manner ensure high quality
• Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines, managing multiple activities at once.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work towards a common goal as part of a multi-functional team.
• An ability to interface well at all levels within the business.
• Self-motivation with the ability to be innovative and think laterally to resolve issues, challenge working methods, champion change and help develop the function to achieve maximum effectiveness.
• The ability to work proactively and employ initiative to propose new ideas.
• The ability to excel in fast paced deadline oriented environment with high pressure situations, putting in the necessary work to complete the job

Preferred Additional Skills and knowledge:

• Competent in:Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Preferably advanced Excel skills
• Preferably Knowledge of Aircraft systems
• Preferably an engineering background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience gained from an engineering business such Automotive, Aerospace, Simulation, Medical, Wind Energy or other industry that relevant skills can be transferred.

Benefits:

• Employer pension contribution up to 7%
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group Income Protection, Private Health Care and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts with cinemas, travel, major retailers, family days out and much more
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Employee car park (incl. electric vehicle charging stations)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Subsidized staff restaurant

Please note: All candidates who wish to apply for this vacancy must have the right to work in the UK in order to be considered.