Senior Mechanical Engineer - Precision Mechanisms (Onsite)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Parental leave

Company‑paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer to lead design and testing of precision mechanical systems in Carlsbad, CA.

The role focuses on analysis, prototype integration, and liaison with cross‑functional teams to ensure mission‑critical hardware meets requirements. On‑site work at Palm Bay, FL or Carlsbad, CA, involves lab, prototype, and hardware test activities within a high‑security environment; top‑level performance and reliability are essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of related experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required; polygraph favorable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, analysis, prototype integration and qualification testing for precision mechanisms and electro‑mechanical hardware.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, technical data packages, and assembly documentation.
• Plan and execute component and system‑level tests; present results at reviews including PDRs and CDRs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, configuration management and suppliers to transition designs to production.

Skills

3D CAD Creo

GD&T

Mechatronics

Thermal/Structural design

Manufacturing processes

Actuators & gear trains

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

ASME Y14.5

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer to lead design and testing of precision mechanical systems in Carlsbad, CA.

The role focuses on analysis, prototype integration, and liaison with cross‑functional teams to ensure mission‑critical hardware meets requirements. On‑site work at Palm Bay, FL or Carlsbad, CA, involves lab, prototype, and hardware test activities within a high‑security environment; top‑level performance and reliability are essential for