Shipboard Mechanical Systems Engineer — Impactful Defense Tech

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; 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 Technologies in Forest, Virginia is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to design, test, troubleshoot, and implement shipboard systems that meet customer requirements.

The role requires US citizenship, the ability to obtain Secret clearance, and occasional travel; the 9/80 schedule supports work-life balance, with collaboration across engineering teams and ongoing opportunities for growth in a defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience, or graduate degree with 2+ years; in lieu of a degree, 8+ years experience.
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Design and test shipboard mechanical systems that meet customer requirements.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical and computing components into a working system.
• Coordinate with vendors and customers; report project status.
• Follow established procedures and document results.
• Travel occasionally.

Skills

Mechanical design

Testing

Documentation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

Mechanical CAD

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Forest, Virginia is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to design, test, troubleshoot, and implement shipboard systems that meet customer requirements.

The role requires US citizenship, the ability to obtain Secret clearance, and occasional travel; the 9/80 schedule supports work-life balance, with collaboration across engineering teams and ongoing opportunities for growth in a defense-focused environment.