Scientist, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris International; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 146,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Clifton, New Jersey is seeking an Electronic Packaging Mechanical Engineer to lead a cross-functional team responsible for ruggedized ground and airborne military systems.

You will guide mechanical engineering efforts, perform component and system level analyses, and contribute to proposal support and technical reviews. The role emphasizes 3D modeling, environmental requirements, thermal management of high-power electronics, and collaboration with designers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 12+ years of relevant experience; higher degrees bring more qualification.
• Graduate degree with 10+ years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 16+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and analysis of electronic systems.
• Perform thermal, structural, and dynamic analyses per ASME Y14.5.
• Lead peer reviews and design reviews.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Support bids, BOEs, and proposal activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Graduate degree

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

FloTHERM

Matlab

MathCAD

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: Scientist, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 47212

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employee works 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

The team is seeking an Electronic Packaging Mechanical Engineer to lead a cross-functional team in the development, design, implementation, qualification and productionization of ruggedized ground and airborne military systems. You will be responsible for leading ME efforts in pursuit of new business preproposals and proposal support, including generation of BOEs, and function as responsible Mechanical Project Engineer on programs and internal development projects as needed. As an individual contributor, you will be responsible for the design, layout, testing and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices or systems with emphasis on electronic packaging for Electronic Warfare programs. This includes preparation of design specifications and performing/ review of thermal, structural, dynamic and fatigue analysis to meet mechanical requirements and determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. The position will interface with Designers, Thermal/Structural Analysts, Systems Engineers, other engineering disciplines, Program Managers, and customer counterparts. The position will require leading the mechanical engineering activities related to the design, analysis, documentation, fabrication, assembly and qualification of product to the specification requirements, typically with stringent technical, schedule, and process requirements. You will investigate solutions to product or process problems and be part of the Failure Review Board (FRB). Candidate must have experience in 3D modeling, critical HW design and development to include environmental requirements, power delivery, and aggressive thermal management. Candidate must have the ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplined team environment. Candidate must have experience leading a team and pushing forward mechanical technologies.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the Chief ME for the business and point of contact for GM, CEs, PMs and ME Leadership
• Be the Subject Matter Expert for EW programs and products.
• Detailed mechanical design and analysis of electronic systems, boxes, and modules
• Specification, model, and drawing generation per ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5
• Generate mechanical engineering design concepts which meet equipment specification requirements and refine the design through the use of CAD designs, 3D printed models, simulation tools, and functional prototypes.
• Mechanical and environmental testing and mechanical troubleshooting of electronics systems
• Travel (domestic and foreign) may be required 2-5% in a year
• Proposal support and development
• Assist with developing overall site wide Mechanical strategy
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in the development of new solutions.
• Significant CAD modeling of parts & assemblies
• Perform trade studies to determine optimal designs
• Review Structural and thermal analysis of components & assemblies
• Have deep understanding of thermal management of high-power electronics in constrained volumes.
• Electromechanical integration and electronics packaging
• Lead mechanical design efforts
• Lead peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
• Schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the major subsystem level
• Interface to customers & upper management
• Provide guidance and mentorship for other team members formally or informally
• Responsible for directing and reviewing the work of junior engineers and designers and technicians.
• Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US secret security clearance and any additional clearances as required
• Take roles such as IPT Lead when necessary
• Oversight of a team of Mechanical Engineers. Responsibilities to include:
  • Partnering with programs to ensure they are correctly staffed, engineering processes are being followed, and proposal efforts are supported.
  • Tracking performance of a Clifton Mechanical Engineering group including staffing, training, onboarding, employee development, engagement and proactive retention
  • Regular review of metrics to drive year-over-year performance improvement
  • Serving as ME functional representative for site specific design reviews and review/approval of proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) as needed
  • Providing technical evaluation and oversight of program execution and leading/participating in technical issue resolution teams when required
  • Ensuring knowledge transfer and mentoring of less experienced engineers occurs within the overall department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with standard ASME Y14.5M-1994 and GD&T
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in 3D CAD modeling – PTC Creo
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience packaging electronics including design for and testing to military environments (i.e. temperature, vibration, shock, etc.)
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with thermal management of high-power electronics.
• Experience leading in the generation of technical content for bids: scope capture, requirements development, materials pricing, and labor estimates as required
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance
• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
• Strong hands-on capabilities, to include integration and diagnosis of complex mechanisms and products
• Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFMA) experience
• Vibration and shock analysis for airborne applications
• Additive manufacturing and part optimization experience a plus
• Basic understanding of control systems
• Experience with machined part design
• Experience with EVMS cost and schedule practices
• Familiarity with Windchill, military design and environmental test standards, FloTHERM, Matlab, and MathCAD
• Familiarity with ME role in PCB design process
• Knowledge of electrical and optical cable routing and management in high reliability environments
• Oversight of a team of Mechanical Engineers. Responsibilities to include:
  • Partnering with programs to ensure they are correctly staffed, engineering processes are being followed, and proposal efforts are supported.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $146,000 - $271,000. 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.

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