Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

Socket.dev; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Mechanical Engineering located in Camden, NJ. This role involves designing and analyzing mechanical systems for Navy-based electronic systems. Candidates should possess experience in 3-D CAD software, particularly SolidWorks, and have a strong mechanical engineering background.

The ideal candidate will lead projects, manage budgets, and oversee engineering designs while ensuring adherence to military specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 4 years with a Master's.
• Proficient in electro-mechanical calculations and system integration.
• Strong technical writing skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical engineering of Navy-based systems.
• Prepare cost estimates for designs and proposals.
• Lead and manage mechanical design tasks and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical layout and packaging experience

3-D CAD software (SolidWorks)

Familiarity with military specifications

Electro-mechanical systems design and analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

PLM systems

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code

37824

Job Location

Camden, NJ (On-Site)

Schedule

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

Job Description

This position is responsible for general mechanical engineering, electro-mechanical design, and structural and thermal analysis of power switchboards and circuit breakers for Navy-based electronic systems. Given the system complexity, the associated responsibilities and assignments require the exercise of considerable initiative, planning, and independent judgment. The candidate shall demonstrate technical acuity encompassing interpretation of specifications/requirements and resolution of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical design and analysis problems, and will lead mechanical engineering design efforts on a project.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and interprets specifications and requirements to determine structural, thermal, electro‑mechanical, and safety‑critical considerations for the mechanical designs.
• Prepares material and labor cost estimates for proposed designs and proposals.
• Works directly with all engineering supporting disciplines from concept through final product design and production.
• Responsible for project budget/schedule adherence for assigned tasks.
• Manages all aspects of mechanical design and analysis, including electro‑mechanical calculations, thermal analysis, structural analysis, electronics packaging, and mechanical concepts for new and updated products.
• Performs electro‑mechanical calculations and analyses to support design development, component selection, actuation/motion performance, tolerance evaluation, and product qualification.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of the program design team, provides direction for design and analysis details, and supports the preparation of mechanical drawings.
• Supports manufacturing build and qualification testing requirements, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing design improvements.
• Reviews and approves project documentation, change requests, and ensures appropriate documentation on projects.
• Processes and manages new/design changes on assigned projects using PLM system.
• Interfaces with customers, vendors, and production to develop product requirements and solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience; or Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with mechanical layout and packaging of such systems.
• 6+ years experience using 3‑D CAD software tools in design function, SolidWorks, or equivalent solid modeling software.
• 5+ years experience in military and/or regulated industry specifications and standards pertaining to design, testing, hardware, material, and processes.
• 5+ years of experience in Commercial/Navy/Military specifications for environmental qualification testing.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical systems design and analysis, including electro‑mechanical calculations supporting mechanism design, component sizing, actuation, tolerance analysis, and system integration.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience working with Power Switchboard or similar low/medium‑voltage/high‑power type equipment.
• Experience with bills of material, drawing release, and engineering change processes.
• Experience with PLM systems and configuration‑controlled design documentation.
• Experience with structural analysis software ANSYS Workbench (preferred) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute own tasks with minimal guidance.
• Experience with additive manufacturing materials and techniques.
• Ability to lead others in design team and execute tasks on‑time and on‑budget.
• Excellent technical writing skills demonstrated through authorship of technical documentation such as design reports, test procedures, etc.

Salary and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $102,000–$189,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or 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.

Security Clearance

Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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.