Manager, Mechanical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Mechanical Engineer in Mason, OH to lead IR sensor packaging design and analysis. The role covers CAD design, FEA, and manufacturing support across multiple programs, with emphasis on delivering robust mechanical solutions and transitioning designs to production.

The position requires a strong background in engineering analyses, GD&T, and experience with SolidWorks/CREO. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience; a graduate degree reduces experience requirements.
• Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of related experience.
• A degree alternative is 13 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Lead mechanical design, analysis, and packaging for IR sensor assemblies.
• Develop, review and approve drawings, specs, and test plans; perform advanced analyses.
• Support assembly, integration and test of product hardware.
• Provide technical leadership and cross-functional design oversight.
• Interface with design, manufacturing, operations, and suppliers to improve designs.
• Coordinate BOM changes and CAM task status using earned value methods when needed.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC Windchill

CREO

ANSYS

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: Manager, Mechanical Engineer

Job Code: 45595

Job Location: Mason, OH

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

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as the Manager, Mechanical Engineer, for IR Sensors. This position supports a variety of mission-critical programs with specific focus on sensor packaging design and analysis of electro-optical infrared camera assemblies and associated new technology development, sustaining engineering and manufacturing production. This challenging position will encompass a wide variety of assignments including CAD design, detailed finite element analysis, vendor and integration support, as well as hands‑on hardware characterization and test.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Possess a working understanding of hermetic dewar design and cryogenic cooling technologies, electronics packaging, material/process selection for UHV environments and common imager hardware integration and environmental climatic test techniques is highly desirable.
• Responsible for creating detail component and assembly designs, analysis, manufacturing drawings and presentation material for internal / external customer design reviews that demonstrate conformance to all derived requirements and customer specifications.
• Develop, review and approve engineeringdocumentation, including product specifications, drawings, assembly procedures, and test plans. Perform, guide or review various types ofadvanced engineering analyses to characterize and validate proposed designs.
• Support the assembly, integration and testof the product or prototype hardware.
• Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area. May have in-depth knowledge of project management.
• Provide technical leadership and design oversight in support of existing product lines and new development efforts by interacting cross-functionally with various engineering disciplines, operations, supply chain, program management, customer representativesand vendors.
• Interface with mechanical design engineers, manufacturing process engineers and operations personnel to streamline, problem solve and continuously improve product designs.
• Interaction with manufacturing to ensure successful prototype design hand-off and production transition including support of test plans, fixture designs and work instructions.
• Requirements development, coordination and tracking changes to Bill of Materials (BOM) and proper execution of design and analysis tasks in accordance with internal engineering processes and procedures.
• Proposal support, basis of estimate creation and report / track task status in control account manager (CAM) role using earned value methods as needed.
• Aerospace / Defense or equivalent industry is preferred.
• Proficiency withcomputer design tools (Solidworks and/or PTC Windchill / CREO) isrequired.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience for design is required (SolidWorks or ANSYS). Proficiency with structural, structural dynamics and/or thermal analyses is preferred. Experience in all is preferred.
• Proficiency withGD&T and drawing standards is required.
• Experience with Optics, lens design and common opto-mechanical alignment techniques is preferred.
• Experience with electro-optical sensor packaging design, assembly and test is preferred.
• Experience with Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) processing and cryogenic compressor design / production methods is desirable (not mandatory).
• Strong technical problem solving skills and excellent project management / multi-tasking ability is required.
• Knowledge of industry environmental test methods is preferred (MIL-STD-810G).
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 drawing standards, fundamental GD&T and dimensional stack-up tolerances, basic machine shop metal working capabilities, common finishes & fabrication methods is required.
• Must be a self-starter, versatile and adept at functioning in either lead or support role in small groups working on fast-paced projects encompassing initial conceptual product design all the way through transition to manufacturing production build. This may include detail design, light assembly, test verification, build support, thorough results documentation and task completion on schedule & within budget constraints.

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:

• Department of War (DoW) security clearance is a plus.

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.

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