Lead Electromechanical Actuation Systems Engineer

L3Harris; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and qualification of advanced electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will guide architecture, sizing analyses, and production support across the full lifecycle.

The position requires strong experience in actuators, control theory, and CAD modeling, with collaboration across systems, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of related mechanical engineering experience, or Graduate Degree with 7+ years.
• Proven experience in electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace/defense.
• Ability to obtain US Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace/defense platforms.
• Translate requirements into actuation system architectures and producible hardware.
• Perform system sizing analyses considering torque, speed, load and duty cycle.
• Develop actuation system elements and CAD models; support testing and qualification.

Skills

electromechanical actuation systems

control theory fundamentals

3D CAD modelling

systems integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Tools

GD&T

FEA

engineering drawings

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and qualification of advanced electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will guide architecture, sizing analyses, and production support across the full lifecycle.

The position requires strong experience in actuators, control theory, and CAD modeling, with collaboration across systems, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams.