Senior Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace & Defense Lead

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to guide the design, analysis, and qualification of complex electro-mechanical systems for aerospace/defense programs.

You will drive 3D modeling, documentation, and testing within a multidisciplinary team and ensure producibility and reliability. The role requires a strong background in mechanical design, FEA, and leadership, with travel up to 10% and the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain US Secret security clearance.
• Experience in aerospace/defense mechanical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of modules and electronics for Aerospace/Defense.
• Create detailed drawing packages applying GD&T and ASME Y14.5.
• Prototype, integrate, and test components and assemblies.
• Generate analyses for stress, thermal, shock and vibration (FEA).
• Develop test plans for mechanical subsystems and perform tests.
• Lead peer reviews and design reviews (PDRs, CDRs).
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality to ensure producibility.
• Adhere to company processes for product development and configuration management.

Skills

3D modeling

Mechanical design

Leadership

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Degree in relevant field

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter (PLM)

ANSYS

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to guide the design, analysis, and qualification of complex electro-mechanical systems for aerospace/defense programs.

You will drive 3D modeling, documentation, and testing within a multidisciplinary team and ensure producibility and reliability. The role requires a strong background in mechanical design, FEA, and leadership, with travel up to 10% and the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.