Senior Mechanical Engineer, Precision Mechanisms (On-Site)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 190,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) for on-site work at Palm Bay, Chantilly, or Carlsbad. You will lead mechanical design and integration of precision mechanisms for mission systems, coordinating with manufacturing and test teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience (or higher) and active TS/SCI clearance. Salary range reflects pay transparency across multiple locations in CA, FL, VA and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; or graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance required (active within 2 years preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, analysis, prototype integration, and testing for precision mechanisms.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Evaluate materials, optimize for size, weight, power, manufacturability, reliability.
• Plan and execute tests; analyze results and drive improvements.
• Present designs in reviews (PDRs/CDRs) and coordinate with manufacturing and suppliers.
• Work on-site at Palm Bay, Chantilly, or Carlsbad; collaborate with program test team.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

GD&T

System integration

Test and qualification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) for on-site work at Palm Bay, Chantilly, or Carlsbad. You will lead mechanical design and integration of precision mechanisms for mission systems, coordinating with manufacturing and test teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience (or higher) and active TS/SCI clearance. Salary range reflects pay transparency across multiple locations in CA, FL, VA and beyond.