Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering in Carlsbad, CA. The role focuses on designing, developing, and qualifying mechanical systems within a multidisciplinary team, with emphasis on 3D CAD design, analysis, and test integration.

Responsibilities include producing drawings and specs to meet military requirements, performing structural/thermal analyses, and coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams. Travel up to 30 days/year may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
• Graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, at least 6 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, integration, and operational support of modules and electronics for aerospace/defense.
• Mechanical design in 3D CAD.
• Develop design documentation including drawings and specifications meeting military specs.
• Prototype, integrate, and test component parts and assemblies.
• Perform stress, thermal, shock, and vibration analysis using FEA software (ANSYS).
• 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 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.
• Travel (typically less than 30 days per year).

Skills

3D CAD

FEA (ANSYS)

GD&T

PLM systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD tools

PLM systems

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

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