Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

L3Harris Technologies•Palm Bay, FL

1d•$76,500 - $164,500•Onsite

About The Position

Design and qualify precision mechanisms behind mission systems used in complex, high-consequence environments. Own major components and subsystems from early concepts through integration and test, supporting dependable capabilities for customers executing challenging missions. This is an on-site role involving direct laboratory, prototype, integration, and hardware-test activity at Palm Bay, Florida; Chantilly, Virginia; or Carlsbad, California. The work takes place in a mix of office and laboratory environments. L3Harris provides mission-critical communications and information technology solutions across areas including tactical communications, geospatial systems and services, air traffic management, environmental solutions, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or graduate degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or at least 8 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance; clearance active within the last two years will be considered.
Ability to work on-site in a mix of office and laboratory environments.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience designing, developing, integrating, and testing complex mechanical hardware.
Experience with 3D mechanical CAD, engineering drawings, and tolerance analysis/GD&T.
Experience designing or developing precision mechanisms, mechatronic systems, and/or packaging modules and electronics, including thermal and structural loading and size, weight, and power optimization.
Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo and understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards.
Experience in additive manufacturing, part optimization, and design for manufacture and assembly.
Experience with actuators, custom gear trains, electro-optical systems, materials testing, or manufacturing processes.
Favorable polygraph.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design, analysis, prototype integration, and qualification testing for precision mechanisms and electromechanical hardware.
Develop 3D models, drawings, technical data packages, and assembly documentation.
Evaluate material selections and design trade-offs; improve designs for performance, size, weight, power, manufacturability, and reliability.
Plan and execute component- and system-level tests, analyze results, and drive design improvements.
Present designs and results at internal and customer reviews, including peer reviews, PDRs, and CDRs.
Partner with manufacturing, quality, configuration management, suppliers, technicians, and the program test team to transition designs into production.
Support field-test or demonstration activities as needed.