Lead Space Structures Engineer - Structural Analysis

L3Harris Technologies; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead, Mechanical Engineer – Structural Analyst to lead analysis of complex space systems. You will develop FE models, guide technical directions, and mentor junior staff from concept to flight. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams are required.

The role emphasizes masterful structural analysis, test correlation, and problem solving for ground, launch, and on-orbit environments. Security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical/Aerospace or related field.
• Graduate degree plus years of related experience preferred.
• Thorough experience with aerospace structural analysis standards and methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of analysis strategies for complex space structures.
• Develop finite element models for space structures (composites, metallics, glass).
• Validate analysis with test data and hand calculations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on structural analysis.
• Support design reviews, trade studies, and design optimization.

Skills

Nastran

MATLAB

Python

Fortran

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Graduate Degree

13 years experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Femap

Patran

Job description

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead, Mechanical Engineer – Structural Analyst to lead analysis of complex space systems. You will develop FE models, guide technical directions, and mentor junior staff from concept to flight. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams are required.

The role emphasizes masterful structural analysis, test correlation, and problem solving for ground, launch, and on-orbit environments. Security clearance may be required.