Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Carlsbad, CA

3d•$88,500 - $164,500•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 100% onsite in Carlsbad, California, and follows a 9/80 schedule: 80 hours over nine workdays in each 14-day period, with every other Friday off. Travel is typically less than 30 days per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 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 and 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.
Perform mechanical and electromechanical design using NX or similar 3D CAD tools.
Develop design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and data items, meeting customer and military specifications.
Prototype, integrate, and test component parts and assemblies.
Assist with and generate reports on stress, thermal, shock, and vibration analyses using FEA software such as ANSYS.
Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems.
Perform testing 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.
Follow company processes for product development, configuration management, purchasing, and related activities.
Travel as needed, typically less than 30 days per year.