Specialist, Precision Mechanical Engineer

Jobtome; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Specialist, Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and qualification of precision mechanisms for mission systems. This on-site role supports Palm Bay, FL; Carlsbad, CA; and Herndon, VA with a 9/80 schedule.

The successful candidate will develop 3D models, drawings, and documentation, evaluate material choices, and plan tests. A Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience plus active TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience; 2 years with a Master's.
• Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance required (within last 2 years).
• Hands-on experience with precision mechanical hardware and CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, and qualification testing for precision mechanisms.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Evaluate materials and perform design trades for size, weight, power, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Plan and execute component and system-level tests; analyze results for design improvements.
• Present designs in reviews (PDRs/CDRs) and support production transitions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to transition designs to production.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

GD&T

Prototype integration

Test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Creo

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Specialist, Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and qualification of precision mechanisms for mission systems. This on-site role supports Palm Bay, FL; Carlsbad, CA; and Herndon, VA with a 9/80 schedule.

The successful candidate will develop 3D models, drawings, and documentation, evaluate material choices, and plan tests. A Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience plus active TS/SCI clearance are required.