Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering in Carlsbad, CA to design, develop, and qualify mechanical systems within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

The role focuses on 3D modeling, hardware design documentation, analysis, integration and testing in a defense/aerospace context. The candidate will produce 3D CAD designs, documentation and test plans, and participate in design reviews while supporting producibility and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 2+ years related experience, or Graduate Degree with 0–2 years experience; alternatives include 6+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in design, development and production of mechanical systems for Aerospace/Defense industries.
• Understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with CAD tools and PLM systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, integration, and operational support of modules and electronics for Aerospace/Defense industries.
• Mechanical design in 3D CAD.
• Develop design documentation, drawings, specifications to meet military specifications.
• Prototype, integrate, and test component parts and assemblies.
• Perform stress, thermal, shock and vibration analysis with FEA (e.g., ANSYS).
• Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems.
• Perform test and evaluation of components and systems.
• Participate in peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and design reviews.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality to ensure producibility and inspectability.
• Adhere to product development and configuration management processes.
• Willingness to travel (<30 days/year).

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

CAD tools

PLM systems

Communication skills

Leadership

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

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: Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 42576

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

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

Position Overview:

We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer Senior Associate to design, develop, and qualify mechanical systems within a collaborative team environment.

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

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the development, integration, and operational support of modules and electronics for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries

• Mechanical design in 3D CAD

• Develop design documentation that includes drawings, specifications and data items that meet customer and military specifications

• Prototype, Integrate, and Test component parts and assemblies

• Assist with and generate report of stress, thermal, shock and vibration analysis using FEA software (ANSYS, etc.)

• Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems

• Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems

• Participate in 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 (typically less than 30 days per year)

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 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.

• Experience with analysis

• Understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5

• Experience with CAD tools and PLM systems.

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

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and access to U.S. Government/customer facilities.

  In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $76,000 - $141,000. 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.