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Structural Analyst for Harris Corporation

Company Description

Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is organized into three business segments: Communication Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems and Electronic Systems. Learn more at www.harris.com.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the analysis of composite, metallic, and glass components and assemblies for space, airborne and ground based systems. The preferred candidate will:

  • Interpret design specifications and create finite element models of complex components and assemblies for structural analysis.
  • Analyze the models for stress, strain, displacement, modes, etc at both component and assembly levels.
  • Prepare reports, formal documentation, and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and presenting results to both external and internal groups.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace Engineering or related field required.
  • Relevant coursework and strong foundation in mechanics and materials.
  • An understanding of structural analysis methods.

Preferred Additional Skills

  • Experience with FEA codes and Pre/Post Processors required (preferably Nastran and Femap).
  • Experience with computational programming (matlab, python, fortran).
  • Familiarity with 3D CAD programs such as Creo or Pro/E.
  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace Engineering or related field required.

Harris is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.