Lead, Aerodynamics Engineer

Company: L3Harris
Location: Leonard
Posted on: April 6, 2026

Job Description:

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Lead, Aerodynamics Engineer Job Code: 33271 Job Location: Greenville, Texas Job Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule – (Every other Friday is a non-workday.) Job Description: L3Harris is seeking qualified individuals to join our Aeronautical Systems Engineering (ASE) team as an aerodynamics engineer. In this role, you will analyze aircraft modifications using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and classical analysis methods. You will manage tasks across multiple programs, help with monthly labor forecast, and develop bids and proposals. Essential Functions: - Calculate flight performance estimates, including range/endurance, drag estimates, take-off and landing performance, etc. - Develop aircraft external air loads through classical analysis. - Perform computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis for external flow on aircraft. - Identify conditions critical for structural design. - Develop operational load spectrum for fatigue analysis. - Determine airframe internal loading in terms of shear, moment, and torsion (VMT). - Calculate compartment loads for rapid decompression. - Estimate effect of external mods on stability and control. - Plan and evaluate flight testing for handling qualities. - Perform icing analysis. - Predict the trajectory for the safe separation of stores. - Analyze unsteady external flow on aircraft. - Develop flight test procedures and post-process results. - Write analytical reports, test plans, and test reports. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) experience. - Knowledge of FAA guidance, regulations, and practices for showing compliance. - Willingness to travel and work weekends occasionally. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. Preferred Additional Skills: - Experience with FUN3D for CFD analysis. - Ability to utilize a high-performance computing cluster for CFD. - Knowledge of instrumentation and test methods for verification of aerodynamic loads and performance parameters. Knowledge of military airworthiness requirements for aircraft loads. LI-EN2 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .

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