Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering (Structures)

L3Harris • Fort Wayne, IN • 11h 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Structures)

Job Code: 37278

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

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

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

This role will support the design and development of space borne precision optics, test fixtures and optical alignment systems for IR payloads. Includes completing mechanical systems analysis, architecture definition, Specification and ICD development with supporting trade studies.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for creating detailed mechanical design of precision optical metering structures for IR payloads including, flexures and mirror mounts, alignment mechanisms and test/alignment fixtures for cryogenic optical applications

Leadership of small to mid-sized cross-functional design teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems

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

Acts as primary interface to customers & upper management

Provide guidance and mentorship for other team members formally or informally

Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects

Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance

Up to 10% travel may be required

Qualifications:

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.

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

Experience with GD&T

Mechanical engineering experience to include integration and diagnosis of complex mechanisms and products

Preferred Additional Skills:

Active Secret Clearance is preferred

PTC Creo or Solidworks is strongly preferred

NASA 5017 and ABMA Standards knowledge

Experience with Tribology

Prior COBRA or Orbis experience

Prior experience in developing aircraft structures or major sub-assemblies is strongly desired

Prior electronics packaging experience

Design experience in spaceborne IR optical systems

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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.

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