Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 88,500 - 164,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company‑paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Millersville, MD seeks a Specialist, Mechanical Engineer to design and manufacture electronic data acquisition systems for anti-submarine warfare and ship self-defense. You will use CAD to create blueprints, run simulations, and oversee production to meet project specs.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering degree with 4+ years of related experience (or 8 years without a degree), MIL‑STD‑810 experience, and strong SolidWorks/FEA skills for harsh environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of related experience (or 8 years without degree).
• Experience with MIL-STD-810 testing and documentation.
• Extensive experience with undersea system design.
• Extensive CAD experience using SolidWorks and FEA software.
• Experience with electronics packaging for harsh environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture electronic data acquisition systems for undersea and naval applications.
• Perform CAD modeling, structural and thermal analyses, and prepare engineering drawings.
• Oversee production to meet project specifications and schedules.
• Provide system test and evaluation support, including test plans and procedures.
• Coordinate assembly, installation, and repair of mechanical products, adhering to safety practices.
• Develop manufacturing analyses and ensure compliance with customer requirements.

Skills

CAD (SolidWorks)

FEA software

MIL-STD-810 testing

Undersea system design

Electronics packaging

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

Job Code: 41820

Job Location: Millersville, MD (on-site)

Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

In a fast moving and increasingly complex world, L3Harris is anticipating and rapidly responding to challenges with agile technology – creating a safer and more secure future. L3Harris is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineer who will design and manufacture electronic data acquisition systems for use in Anti-Submarine Warfare, ship self-defense, acoustic ranges and geophysical exploration products. They utilize CAD software to create blueprints, perform simulations to ensure safety and efficiency, and oversee production to meet project specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Implement assigned projects and project tasks to provide mechanical engineering solutions including: mechanical design, parts selection, CAD and modeling, stress analysis, thermal analysis, environmental impacts, packaging and assembly and test equipment design for undersea systems.
• Ensure that assigned project tasks meet technical and schedule requirements. Identify problems and recommend work around plans and alternatives.
• Provide technical status, forecast technical needs and recommend changes as necessary to meet objectives.
• Prepare tradeoff models and candidates for evaluation.
• Conduct thorough design analyses including interface design, models, equipment prototypes and R&D test tools.
• Provide system test and evaluation support including input to test plans and procedures.
• Prepare engineering drawings and documents.
• Direct and coordinate activities for product assembly / fabrication, equipment operation and/or installation and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems. Responsible for following sound safety practices as documented in the company’s quality system manual.
• Implement check and balance procedures to monitor, review and evaluate design activities performed to assure conformance with customer requirements, company standards and sound engineering practices.
• Select materials necessary to support the design.
• Develop manufacturing and producibility analyses.
• Ensure that the design is fully compliant with customer specifications.
• Perform failure analyses and document results.
• Prepare design review material in support of PDR, CDR, FDR and technical audits for assigned designs.
• Develop, issue, and implement internal technical and engineering practices and procedures.
• Promote cordial relationships and foster and maintain a favorable business profile with customers, suppliers, co-workers, industry and professional associations, government agencies and the local community.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum of 4 years’ prior related experience. Or In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of prior related experience.
• Experienced with MIL-STD-810 testing and documentation.
• Extensive experience with undersea system design.
• Extensive experience with CAD (Solidworks) and FEA software to perform mechanical design and analysis is required.
• Experience with electronics packaging for harsh environmental conditions.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Skilled in Solidworks
• Project Management Experience
• Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities.
• Detail-oriented and high level of organization skills.
• Highly motivated and eager to learn and acquire new skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $88,500.00 - $164.500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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