Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Defense Systems

L3Harris Technologies; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, based in Cincinnati, seeks a Specialist in Mechanical Design Engineering to lead mechanical design efforts for aerospace and defense products. You will design, develop, and test components across multiple programs, ensuring compliance with stringent DoD and ISO quality standards.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, generate and modify drawings, and drive DFMA improvements while supporting production and test activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant mechanical design experience; graduate degree reduces requirement.
• Experience with CAD software and design for manufacturability.
• DoD or MIL standards knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead mechanical engineer on programs to ensure designs meet customer specs.
• Create and modify drawings, specifications, and data packages per guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineering analysts on finite element analysis showing compliance with requirements.
• Support production, troubleshoot issues, and update drawings and processes.
• Participate in design reviews and prepare test plans and reports.

Skills

CAD software

GD&T

DFMA

FEM Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, based in Cincinnati, seeks a Specialist in Mechanical Design Engineering to lead mechanical design efforts for aerospace and defense products. You will design, develop, and test components across multiple programs, ensuring compliance with stringent DoD and ISO quality standards.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, generate and modify drawings, and drive DFMA improvements while supporting production and test activities.