Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

L3HHCM20•Town of Gates, NY

2d•$76,500 - $142,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will design and develop space-based optomechanical systems and/or mechanical support equipment with interfaces to precision composite structures for spacecraft payloads.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Secret clearance or higher
CAD experience, especially PTC Creo
Experience in an aerospace and/or optics environment
Understanding of space-based optical system design
Experience with opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical design, tooling/fixture design
Experience with the ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard
Strong analytical skills with emphasis on using and/or directing finite element analysis (FEA) desired especially FEMAP, with knowledge of hand calculations

Responsibilities

Completing optomechanical performance, manufacturing, and reliability assessments, mechanical assembly definitions, and technical specifications with supporting trade studies.
Documentation of recommendations for presentation, review, and approval.
Develop design concepts.
Support drawing creation, assign and evaluate tolerances, and drive drawing releases.
Participate in cross-functional teams of engineers and designers to accomplish assignments.
Investigate solutions to product or process problems.
Oversight of suppliers, including technical oversight and mechanical ICD/specification development.