Senior Scientist, Precision Mechanisms & Systems

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Scientist, Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, prototype, and qualify precision mechanisms used in mission-critical systems. The role involves ownership of major components from concept through integration and test, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and reliability for high-consequence environments.

The position is on-site at multiple sites and requires experience with 3D CAD, GD&T, and collaboration across manufacturing and test teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, analysis, prototype integration, and qualification testing for precision mechanisms.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, technical data packages, and assembly documentation.
• Plan and execute component and system-level tests; analyze results and drive design improvements.
• Present designs and results at internal and customer reviews, including peer reviews, PDRs, and CDRs.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, configuration management, suppliers, technicians, and the program test team to transition designs into production.

Skills

Advanced technical mastery

Leadership capability

3D CAD Creo

Tolerance analysis / GD&T

On-site lab work

Education

Bachelor’s degree (15+ years)

Graduate degree (13+ years)

Experience-based (19+ years)

Tools

Creo CAD

ASME Y14.5

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Scientist, Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, prototype, and qualify precision mechanisms used in mission-critical systems. The role involves ownership of major components from concept through integration and test, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and reliability for high-consequence environments.

The position is on-site at multiple sites and requires experience with 3D CAD, GD&T, and collaboration across manufacturing and test teams.