Specialist Mechanical Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist in Mechanical Engineering to join their dynamic team in Ohio. This role involves the design, analysis, and testing of opto-mechanical and electro-optical systems for defense and aerospace applications. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring the integrity and performance of complex hardware systems while adhering to stringent quality standards. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions that support national security, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact in your field.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in prototype development and production required.
• Proficiency with GD&T and drawing standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical analyses of components and subsystems using FEA methods.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

CAD Design

Opto-Mechanical Systems

Electro-Optical Systems

GD&T

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEMAP/NX Nastran

ANSYS

PTC Windchill

PTC Creo

MathCAD

Matlab

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Engineering

Job Number: 22473

Job Location: Mason, OH

Job Schedule: 9/80

Clearance: Must Have the Ability to Obtain and Maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Job Description:

L3Harris Space & Sensors Division, headquartered in Mason, Ohio, designs, develops, and manufactures complex systems (electronic, avionics, transceivers, transmitters, electro-optical, and electro-mechanical) for the defense, aerospace, and commercial markets. L3Harris is a recognized leader in Electro-Optical technologies that enable systems to support surveillance, reconnaissance, threat detection, and self-protection missions.

Mechanical Engineers at L3Harris Space & Sensors Division are responsible for a wide range of assignments, including design, analysis, and test of opto-mechanical and electro-optical systems. These systems have demanding functional and performance requirements and must operate in extremely challenging environments. Mechanical Engineers will follow the product from conceptualization through hardware integration and testing, and will interface with Designers, Systems Engineers, as well as other discipline engineers, Program Managers and customer counterparts. Duties may include CAD design, detailed finite element analysis, vendor and integration support, as well as hardware characterization testing.

The selected individual will be responsible for various analyses on multiple prototype development teams. The individual must demonstrate the ability to apply engineering principles and fundamental analysis techniques to characterize and evaluate hardware performance as it relates to the development of opto-mechanical and electro-optical hardware systems.

Essential Functions:

• Perform mechanical analyses of components and subsystems employing both classical and Finite Element methods. Analyses may be quasi-static, kinematic and/or dynamic in nature, and are intended to characterize or verify the structural integrity, stability and performance of the hardware.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to multiple cross-disciplinary Engineering design teams. Teams will be tasked with developing various types of ruggedized opto-mechanical and electro-optical systems and technologies.
• Prepare and review schedules, specifications, process standards, and other contract documentation in order to plan the successful execution of multi-year, multi-million dollar development efforts.
• Oversee or directly perform the conceptualization and development of working designs, computer models, layouts and drawings using MCAD/MCAE tools.
• Perform, guide or review various types of advanced engineering analyses to characterize and validate proposed designs.
• Participate (as a presenter and/or reviewer) in internal and customer design reviews intended to demonstrate design conformance to all derived requirements and customer specifications.
• Develop, review and approve engineering documentation, including product specifications, drawings, assembly procedures, and test plans/procedures. A comprehensive understanding of GD&T, as well as the principles of DFMA are required.
• Assist the Purchasing Dept. with procurement of product hardware including vendor certification, vendor oversight, product source inspection, and nonconformance disposition, as required.
• Support the assembly, integration and test of the product or prototype hardware. A working understanding of optical system alignment and hardware integration is a plus.
• Ensure quality through adherence to the Quality Systems Manual, applicable Standard Work Instructions and other standards invoked internally or contractually.
• Adhere to budget and schedule commitments.
• Lead technical proposal efforts as part of a program capture team: Conceptualize suitable architecture and prepare input text and figures for the proposal technical volume. Estimate the labor required to execute on proposed projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 5% Travel expectation (minimal)
• Must be able to obtain security clearance as needed. Not required upon entry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required. Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in relevant prototype development and production required, experience hardware development for aerospace applications is strongly preferred.
• Master's degree and a minimum of 2 years experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Familiarity with FEA tools, particularly FEMAP/NX Nastran and/or ANSYS are preferred. Proficiency with structural, structural dynamics, or thermal analyses is required. Experience in all preferred.
• Proficiency with computer design tools (PTC Windchill, PTC Creo, MathCAD, Matlab) is preferred.
• Proficiency with GD&T and drawing standards is required.
• Meets eligibility requirements to access US classified information.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• EO / IR experience is a plus.

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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