Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris•Carlsbad, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Specialist to design, develop, and qualify mechanical systems within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The work centers on 3D modeling, hardware design documentation, analysis, integration, and testing for Aerospace and/or Defense applications. The position is based onsite in Carlsbad, California, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. Travel is typically less than 30 days per year. The role supports the development, integration, fielding, and operational support of modules and electronics. It includes creating design documentation, prototyping and testing parts and assemblies, conducting mechanical analyses, developing test plans, participating in design reviews, and coordinating with manufacturing and quality engineering. The successful candidate will follow company processes for product development, configuration management, and purchasing, and must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, developing, and/or producing mechanical systems for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries, and/or packaging modules and electronics with consideration of thermal and structural loading and optimization of size, weight, and power.
Experience with structural and/or thermal analysis.
Understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5.
Experience writing and executing environmental test plans; knowledge of MIL-STD-810.
Experience with CAD software tools such as NX and PLM systems such as Teamcenter.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, integration, fielding, and operational support of modules and electronics for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries.
Develop mechanical and electromechanical designs using NX or similar 3D CAD tools.
Develop drawings, specifications, and other design documentation that meet customer and military specifications.
Prototype, integrate, and test component parts and assemblies.
Assist with and generate reports of stress, thermal, shock, and vibration analyses using FEA software such as ANSYS.
Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems.
Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems.
Participate in peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews.
Coordinate with manufacturing and quality engineering to ensure hardware is producible and inspectable.
Adhere to company processes for product development, configuration management, purchasing, and related activities.
Travel as needed, typically less than 30 days per year.