Lead Mechanical Engineer – Avionics Packaging

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Lead, Mechanical Engineering to guide avionics packaging and mechanical design from concept through testing.

You will lead cross-functional teams and interface with design, analysis, systems engineering, and production to meet stringent technical and program requirements. You will mentor engineers, develop design controls, and interact with vendors for parts, focusing on rugged environments and space-grade considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required; 9+ years experience, or graduate degree with 7+ years.
• 7+ years experience in mechanical design, requirements analysis, and documentation.
• Experience on avionics products or systems.
• 3D CAD modeling with Creo, Catia, NX or SolidWorks.
• Experience packaging electronics for military environments (temp, vibration, shock).
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of production products.
• Create complex mechanical designs and layouts for multiple products.
• Package electronics including circuit cards, connectors, and cables for rugged environments.
• Develop, integrate and validate mechanical/electro-mechanical/opto-mechanical designs.
• Lead design control documentation and supplier interactions.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD Modeling

Requirements analysis

Interface definition

Thermal/structural analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Graduate Degree

Tools

PTC Creo

Catia

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Lead, Mechanical Engineering to guide avionics packaging and mechanical design from concept through testing.

You will lead cross-functional teams and interface with design, analysis, systems engineering, and production to meet stringent technical and program requirements. You will mentor engineers, develop design controls, and interact with vendors for parts, focusing on rugged environments and space-grade considerations.