Senior Specialist Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris•Ashburn, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience. The Senior Aerospace Mechanical Engineer will lead a team of Mechanical Engineers dedicated to designing our Unmanned Aircraft products. This role requires guiding the design of the vehicle from concept through to production, integration, and test support. The ideal candidate will possess innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to identify key requirements that will significantly influence the final design. Additionally, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will drive the engineering efforts to optimize the vehicle based on their understanding of these critical requirements. The importance of fielding hardware within weeks, not years, is paramount to this role, ensuring rapid development and deployment of cutting-edge technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical design, requirements analysis, specification generation, interface definition, component selection, component 3D CAD modeling, data collection, and product documentation
Minimum 3 years experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
Prior or current experience working on aerospace products/systems
5+ years experience in 3D CAD modeling – PTC Creo, Catia, NX, or Solidworks
Experience using Microsoft Office products
Prior experience in developing aircraft structures or major sub-assemblies is strongly desired
Expertise in 3D CAD modeling - PTC Creo is strongly preferred
Strong hands-on capabilities, to include integration and diagnosis of complex mechanisms and products
Experience in design for and testing to military environments (i.e. temperature, vibration, shock, etc.)
Electronics packaging experience particularly with circuit card assemblies and wire harnessing.
Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)

Responsibilities

Lead conceptual and detail design of unmanned aircraft and their supporting systems, including structures and internal packaging
Author PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
Significant CAD modeling of parts & assemblies
Perform trade studies to evaluate designs
Basic structural and thermal analysis of components & assemblies
Drive schedule, cost, and technical execution for internal product teams
Cost estimation for proposals
Packaging of circuit cards, wire harnesses, and other electrical systems
Interface to customers & upper management
Provide guidance and mentorship for other team members formally or informally
Responsible to direct and review the work of junior engineers and designers and technicians.
Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
Up to 10% travel may be required
Other duties as required