Lead Mechanical Engineer – Precision Mechanisms

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) to design, analyze, prototype, and qualify precision mechanisms for mission systems in high-consequence environments.

This on-site role spans from concept through integration and test. You will develop 3D models and drawings, present at reviews, and partner with manufacturing, QA, and suppliers to transition designs to production, while applying GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance (within 2 years preferred).
• Hands-on mechanical hardware design, testing, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, analysis, prototype integration, and qualification testing for precision mechanisms.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, technical data packages, and assembly documentation.
• Evaluate material selections and design trades; improve designs for performance, size, weight, power, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Plan and execute component and system-level tests; analyze results and drive design improvements.
• Present designs and results at internal and customer reviews, including peer reviews, PDRs, and CDRs.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, configuration management, suppliers, technicians, and the program test team to transition designs into production.
• Support field-test or demonstration activities as needed.
• Ability to work on-site in a mix of office and laboratory environments.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Creo

ASME Y14.5

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) to design, analyze, prototype, and qualify precision mechanisms for mission systems in high-consequence environments.

This on-site role spans from concept through integration and test. You will develop 3D models and drawings, present at reviews, and partner with manufacturing, QA, and suppliers to transition designs to production, while applying GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.