Lead Mechanical Engineer – Ground Satellite Systems

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company‑paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY, seeks a Lead, Mechanical Engineering to lead large mechanical systems programs from concept through turn‑key delivery. The role requires owning schedules, BOEs for multimillion‑dollar RFIs/RFQs, and presenting to VP and Director level leaders.

Travel to vendors and customers is uncommon but may be required. You will guide system architecture, perform tolerancing per Y14.5, supervise cross‑functional teams, and ensure manufacturability, reliability, and EMI

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited B.S. in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and support of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Own mechanical tolerancing and system architecture definitions.
• Manage large projects from scheduling through financials and ROIs.
• Prepare presentations for VP/Director level leadership.
• Oversee cross‑functional teams and supplier integration.
• Ensure manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with MIL‑STD and EMI requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

GD&T (Y14.5)

Project management

Systems engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Vendors management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ABET‑accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate degree (preferred)

13+ years related experience (without degree)

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

MATLAB/ANSYS

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY, seeks a Lead, Mechanical Engineering to lead large mechanical systems programs from concept through turn‑key delivery. The role requires owning schedules, BOEs for multimillion‑dollar RFIs/RFQs, and presenting to VP and Director level leaders.

Travel to vendors and customers is uncommon but may be required. You will guide system architecture, perform tolerancing per Y14.5, supervise cross‑functional teams, and ensure manufacturability, reliability, and EMI