Lead, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 227,000; 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, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA seeks a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive design, development, and qualification of electro‑mechanical systems for aerospace and defense. You will guide 3D modeling, documentation, analysis, and testing within a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead design reviews, ensure manufacturability with GD&T and ASME Y14.5, and collaborate with manufacturing and quality to deliver robust hardware. Some travel and ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of related experience; or 7+ years with graduate degree.
• Experience in aerospace/defense mechanical systems.
• Strong CAD, NX and PLM experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of modules and electronics for aerospace and defense.
• Create drawings with GD&T and ASME Y14.5 for large assemblies.
• Prototype, integrate and test components and assemblies.
• Perform stress, thermal, shock and vibration analysis using FEA (ANSYS).
• Develop mechanical test plans and procedures.
• Lead design reviews (PDRs/CDRs) and peer reviews.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality to ensure producibility.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Ability to obtain US Secret security clearance.

Skills

3D modeling

GD&T

FEA analysis

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 47508

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We're seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and qualifications of complex electro-mechanical systems within a collaborative team environment.

Your day-to-day work will center on 3D modeling, hardware design documentation, analysis, integration and testing, while operating within a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the design and development of modules and electronics for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries

• Create detailed drawing packages applying GD&T and ASME Y14.5 and manage/document large assemblies

• Prototype, Integrate, and Test component parts and assemblies

• Generate analysis for stress, thermal, shock and vibration using FEA software (ANSYS, etc.)

• Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems

• Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems

• Lead peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews

• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality engineering to ensure hardware is producible and inspectable.

• Adhere to company processes for product development, configuration management, purchasing, etc.

• Ability and willingness to travel 10%

• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in the design, development, and/or production of mechanical systems for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries, and/or packaging of modules and electronics with considerations of thermal and structural loading and for optimizations of size, weight, and power.

• Experience with structural and thermal analysis

• Experience writing and executing Environmental Test Plans (knowledge of MIL-STD-810)

• Experience with CAD software tools (NX) and PLM systems (Teamcenter).

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills within mechanical and multidiscipline teams

  In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $122,000 - $227,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.