Lead Mechanisms Engineer - Precision Hardware

Jobtome; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) for on-site work at Palm Bay, CA, Chantilly, VA, or Carlsbad, CA. You will design, prototype, and qualify precision mechanisms for mission systems, owning components from concept through test.

Must be prepared for a TS/SCI clearance and hands-on lab work. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, drawings, and test planning; collaboration with manufacturing and program teams; and support for field tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field.
• Graduate degree with relevant aerospace/defense experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, analysis, and prototype integration.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Evaluate materials, improve designs for size, weight, power, manufacturability, reliability.
• Plan and execute component and system tests; analyze results.
• Present designs at reviews (PDRs, CDRs).
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers for production transition.
• Support field-test or demonstration activities as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

GD&T

Space/defense experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

8 years experience (no degree)

Tools

Creo

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) for on-site work at Palm Bay, CA, Chantilly, VA, or Carlsbad, CA. You will design, prototype, and qualify precision mechanisms for mission systems, owning components from concept through test.

Must be prepared for a TS/SCI clearance and hands-on lab work. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, drawings, and test planning; collaboration with manufacturing and program teams; and support for field tests.