Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a Specialist, Mechanical Engineering to drive mechanical design for electronics packaging on advanced radar and RF sensor programs.

The role involves concept-to-qualification work with cross-functional teams including design, thermal/structural analysis, and program management. Onsite with a 9/80 schedule, candidates must demonstrate strong CAD skills and documentation discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience or higher education with required experience.
• 2+ years packaging electronics for military environments (temperature, vibration, shock).
• Active US Secret clearance preferred is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design tasks for electronics packaging from concept to qualification.
• Create 3D CAD models and document designs per ANSI Y14.100.
• Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems.
• Interface with Designers, Analysts, Systems Engineers, and Program Managers.
• Perform trade studies to optimize designs and ensure schedule targets.
• Direct Designers/Technicians within a design team.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation (ANSI Y14.100)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Catia

NX

SolidWorks

MS Office

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 Engineering

Job Code: 43800

Job Location: Plano, TX (Onsite)

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

Job Description:

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience. Team is seeking an Electronic Packaging Mechanical Engineer work with a cross-functional team to assist development, design, and implementation of radar systems. The position will follow the product from conceptualization through hardware integration and test. The position will interface with Designers, Thermal/Structural Analysts, Systems Engineers, other engineering disciplines, Program Managers, and customer counterparts.The position will require leading portions of the mechanical engineering activities related to the design, analysis, documentation, fabrication, assembly and qualification of product to the specification requirements, typically with stringent technical, schedule, and process requirements. Candidate must have experience in 3D modeling and be able to work under moderate supervision on tasking that is typically assigned with high level requirements. Candidate must have the ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplined team environment.

Essential Functions:

• Primary engineering responsibility for mechanical design tasks of electronics packaging such as requirements analysis, specification generation, interface definition, component selection, component 3D CAD modeling, data collection, Product documentation, and product validation.
• Understand schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the component or subsystem level.
• Prototype and Test component parts and assemblies.
• Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems.
• Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems.
• Participate in peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews.
• Participate in interdisciplinary design teams and reviews.
• Adhere to company processes for product development, configuration management, purchasing, etc.
• Direct Designers/ Technicians as part of a design team.
• Perform trade studies to determine optimal designs.
• Conceptualize new designs to solve mechanical demands.
• Expertise in engineering documentation/ Drawings IAW ANSI Y14.100.
• Ability to obtain a US Secretsecurity clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• 2+ years of experience packaging electronics including design for and testing to military environments (i.e. temperature, vibration, shock, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US Secret security clearance preferred.
• Experience with standard ASME Y14.5M-1994 and GD&T.
• Experience with MS Office suite.
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling - PTC Creo, Catia, NX, or Solidworks.
• Experience with thermal management principles .
• Excellent people skills, with experience working and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).
• Strong hands-on capabilities, to include integration of mechanisms and products.

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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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