Lead, Structural Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems)

L3Harris Technologies • Wilmington, MA

76d • $119,500 - $222,500

About The Position

L3Harris has an opportunity for a Lead Structural Analyst to join our talented engineering organization. Lead engineers are technical leaders across multidisciplinary teams of engineers to perform mechanical analysis tasks on complex opto-mechanical systems and precision mechanisms in a program team environment. This position is responsible for the analysis of composite, metallic, ceramic, and glass components and assemblies for space and airborne systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree 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.
• 7+ years of professional experience in structural analysis methods (FEA and hand-calculations), and experience with FEA and Pre/Post Processor software (preferably Femap with Nastran).
• 5+ years of professional experience in aerospace systems with an emphasis on structural/dynamics analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of system level hardware design & development, mechanical and structural analysis, payload level integration & test, and risk mitigation for space-based environments.
• Able to support programs with mission/requirements definition, concept generation, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and final design selection, component selection, integration and test support, materials selection, FEM modeling, design documentation and collaboration with manufacturing operations for fabrication in a program team environment.
• Experience with optics and/or opto-mechanical hardware.
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplined team environment.
• Experience as a lead engineer, project engineer, or IPT lead is a plus.
• Experience in the space industry highly desired.
• Familiarity with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with computational programming such as Matlab or Python.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance or the ability to satisfy requirements for a TS/SCI (SSBI).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Mentor and lead mechanical teams of junior engineers and designers.
• Define and establish the technical approach to meet assigned objectives.
• Direct, coordinate and provide assistance to engineering team in order to meet assigned objectives.
• Organize structural design and analysis as an IPT lead; frequently interface directly with customer technical leads and management.
• Participate in and present information for Preliminary Design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM).
• Interface with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines to drive designs to closure.
• Present design details at program reviews to customers and independent reviewers.
• Support new business opportunities.
• Mentor junior level engineers.
• Work multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing situations.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree