Specialist, Mechanical Engineering (Space Optics)

L3Harris•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the design and development of spaceborne precision optics, mirrors and mounts, and cryogenic optical systems for infrared (IR) payloads. The work includes mechanical systems analysis, architecture definition, specification and interface control document (ICD) development, and supporting trade studies. The position also provides subsystem-level schedule, cost, and technical responsibility and directs and reviews the work of junior engineers, designers, and technicians. Up to 10% travel may be required. The position is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of related experience.
Professional experience in design and testing for space environments, such as temperature, vacuum, and radiation.
At least 3 years of experience in 3D CAD modeling using industry-standard tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance.
Experience with optical focus and thermalization design.
Optical alignment design experience.
PTC Creo or SolidWorks experience.
Knowledge of NASA 5017 and ABMA standards.
GD&T and tolerance-stack experience.
Experience with tribology.
Prior COBRA or Orbis experience.
Experience developing aircraft structures or major subassemblies.
Electronics packaging experience.
Design experience in spaceborne IR optical systems.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical systems for IR payloads and subsystems, from requirement allocation and flow-down through specification and interface definition and compliance verification.
Design precision optics for IR payloads, including optical mirrors, mirror mounts, windows, filters, focal-plane mounts, and telescopes for cryogenic applications.
Lead small- to mid-sized cross-functional design teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems.
Author preliminary design reviews (PDRs), critical design reviews (CDRs), and other required design reviews.
Conduct trade studies to determine optimal designs.
Manage schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the major subsystem level.
Direct and review the work of junior engineers, designers, and technicians.
Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.
Obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.