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L3Harris Hardware Engineering and Leadership Roles - Aerospace in Crawley, United Kingdom
Job Title: Hardware Engineering & Leadership Roles – Aerospace
Location: Gatwick area
Industry: Aerospace, Flight Simulators
About L3Harris UK
From 12 UK sites, our team of over 1,400 people deliver unique capabilities across air, land, sea, space and cyber for military, security and commercial customers, worldwide.
L3Harris Training Systems play a key role on delivering the L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions mantra of ‘Creating Safer Skies’. From our computer-based solutions all the way to our state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators (FFS), improving the training experiencing and creating safer skies is at the heart of everything we do. Our Fixed Training Devices (FTD) and FFS feature aircraft-specific flight decks, offering the form, fit, feel, and function of the actual aircraft. Our airline pilot training systems cover the complete training spectrum, whether its systems knowledge, procedure training or jet transition we have the solutions for your airline.
A few of our employee benefits are:
25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
Private medical insurance with optional family cover
Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
Group income protection
Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
Staff car park (incl. EV charging stations)
Subsidised staff restaurant
About the opportunities we offer:
We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team in Hardware Engineering & Leadership roles to support the development of mechanical and electrical systems for cutting-edge flight simulators. Based in Greater London with hybrid working opportunities available, these roles offer an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of aerospace innovation, leading or contributing to the design, development, and delivery of advanced hardware solutions.
Whether you’re an experienced engineer or an established leader, you’ll play a critical role in creating high-performance products that support the future of aviation training and safety.
Our organisation operates in a unique marketplace where we deliver products and services to almost every continent, providing the underlying capability to many pilot training operations globally. The marketplace is competitive and requires individuals who are fast moving, customer orientated, and results driven. These opportunities have an important part to play in our transformation and as such roles will suit individuals that are highly motivated, hands on and want to implement change.
We are seeking dynamic individuals who embody our core values of agility, customer focus, ownership, and transparency. In this role, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, moving quickly to adapt and make decisions that drive progress while always keeping the customer first. You’ll demonstrate accountability by owning your objectives from start to finish, ensuring high-quality outcomes that prioritize customer needs. We value honest, open communication, so speaking candidly and providing constructive feedback is essential. Above all, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do—working together to achieve shared goals, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead or contribute to the design and development of mechanical and electrical hardware solutions for flight simulators, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Drive the development of innovative hardware capabilities, focusing on quality, performance, and reliability in aerospace environments.
• Oversee or support the creation of detailed technical specifications, schematics, and models for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Manage projects or work within cross-functional teams, collaborating with software engineers, systems engineers, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure that all hardware components comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring safety-critical operations.
• Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware systems to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards.
• Lead or support the evaluation of new technologies and materials, driving continuous innovation in the development of flight simulation products.
• Provide technical leadership or contribute to mentoring junior engineers, fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment.
• Engage with suppliers to manage the sourcing and integration of mechanical and electrical components.
• Ensure the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer expectations.
Key Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on mechanical and/or electrical systems development.
• Expertise in CAD tools and electrical design software for creating detailed technical drawings and models.
• Familiarity with aerospace and European standards and regulations
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in hardware troubleshooting, testing, and validation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or work within multi-disciplinary teams, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in project management or leadership of engineering teams is highly desirable for senior roles.
• Flight simulation, avionics, or aerospace systems experience is a strong advantage.
Why Join Us?
• Contribute to the development of world-class hardware solutions for the aerospace industry.
• Take on leadership or engineering roles that allow you to shape the future of flight simulation technology.
• Competitive salary with excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing aerospace organization.
• Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment with cutting-edge technology and high-impact projects.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about aerospace hardware engineering and eager to make a difference in the future of aviation, we want to hear from you! Submit your CV and cover letter today.
Join our team and help design the next generation of flight simulators!
Please note applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.