Sr Specialist, Structural Mechanical Engineer (Space Optics)

L3Harris • Fort Wayne, IN • 22h ago

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr Specialist, Structural Mechanical Engineering (Space Optics)

Job Code: 32636

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN (On-site)

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

Dynamic and structural analyst for space borne precision optics, mirrors and mounts, and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads. Includes completing structural analysis of entire payloads as well as detailed module analysis and support of the structural architecture development and supporting trade studies. Job will include leading small teams of structural analysts in accomplishing the above assignments.

Essential Functions:

Strong knowledge of both technical and project/team management for the mechanical aspects of IR payloads

Detailed mechanical analysis skills of precision optics for IR payloads including optical mirrors, mirror mounts, windows, filters, focal plane mounts and telescopes for cryogenic applications

Collaborate with design engineering and test engineering for the build and test of subsystems and payloads.

Leadership of mechanical analysis teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems

Strong communication skills for internal and external presentations and reviews

Author mechanical analysis sections of PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews

Author mechanical analysis sections of CDRL's and SDRL's and other compliance documents for customers.

Assist with schedule, cost, and technical leadership of major subsystems and payloads

Complete cost estimation of mechanical analysis BOE's for proposals

Participate in risk assessment and development of mitigation strategies for complex optical payloads.

Collaborate across functions to minimize gaps in requirements, responsibilities and payload performance.

Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance

Up to 20% of travel may be required

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in STEM 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.

Experience in mechanical analysis and testing for space environments (i.e., temperature, vacuum, sine, random, shock, acoustic, etc.)

Experience in 3D CAD design

Dynamic and structural analysis experience in spaceborne systems

Mechanical analysis of optical elements for optical distortion due to mechanical and thermal stresses

Experience with lead vibration test events and fixture analysis efforts

Preferred Additional Skills:

Active Secret Security Clearance highly preferred

Experience with Creo 4 or Solidworks

Prior IR/cryogenic optical / mechanical analysis experience including STOP and jitter.

Prior experience in developing optical alignment and metering 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.

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)

Prior experience doing mechanical analysis of precision structures supporting the optimization for stiffness and low mass and strength

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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