Senior Mechanical Engineer, Precision Mechanisms (TS Cleared)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Scientist, Mechanical Engineer to lead precision mechanism design for mission systems. The role spans concepts through integration and test, with ownership of major components and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and test teams.

On-site work is at Palm Bay, Chantilly, or Carlsbad. Required are a bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant experience or graduate degree with substantial seniority, plus active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree preferred.
• Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance required (recent within 2 years).
• Hands‑on hardware design, integration, and test experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, analysis, prototype integration, and qualification testing.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Plan and execute component and system‑level tests and drive design improvements.
• Present designs at reviews and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Hands-on experience

3D CAD

GD&T

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

12+ years experience

Top Secret clearance

Tools

Creo

ASME Y14.5

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Scientist, Mechanical Engineer to lead precision mechanism design for mission systems. The role spans concepts through integration and test, with ownership of major components and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and test teams.

On-site work is at Palm Bay, Chantilly, or Carlsbad. Required are a bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant experience or graduate degree with substantial seniority, plus active TS/SCI clearance.