Sr Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Space Optical Systems))

L3HHCM20

14d

About The Position

This role will support the design and development of space borne precision optics, mirrors and mounts, and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads.  Includes completing mechanical systems analysis, architecture definition, Specification and ICD development with supporting trade studies.  Job will include leading teams of engineers in accomplishing the above assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance
Experience in design and testing for space environments (i.e., temperature, vacuum, radiation, etc.)
3+ years of experience in 3D CAD modeling using industry standard tools
Prior or current professional experience with focus and athermalizaton design experience
Optical alignment design experience

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance is preferred
PTC Creo or Solidworks is strongly preferred
NASA 5017 and ABMA Standards knowledge
GD&T, tolerance stacks
Experience with Tribology
Prior COBRA or Orbis experience
Prior experience in developing aircraft structures or major sub-assemblies is strongly desired
Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
Experience with team leadership
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
Prior electronics packaging experience
Strong hands-on capabilities, to include design, integration and alignment of IR optical systems.
Design experience in spaceborne IR optical systems

Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of both technical and project/team management for the mechanical aspects of IR payloads
Mechanical systems leadership for IR payloads and subsystems from requirement allocations and flow downs to specification and interface definition and compliance verification
Detailed mechanical design skills of precision optics for IR payloads including optical mirrors, mirror mounts, windows, filters focal plane mounts and telescopes for cryogenic applications
Collaborate with Manufacturing and Procurement during the build and test of mechanisms
Leadership of small to mid-sized cross-functional design teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems
Strong communication skills for internal and external presentations and reviews
Author PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
Perform trade studies to determine optimal designs
Assist with schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the major subsystem level
Complete cost estimation for proposals
Responsible for directing and reviewing, the work of junior engineers and designers and technicians.
Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
Collaborate with other group leads and leaders within mechanical engineering to share engineers, process improvements and technical insights.
Collaborate across functions to minimize gaps in requirements, responsibilities and payload performance.