Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

L3Harris; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineering in Camden, NJ to lead electro-mechanical design and analysis of power switchboards for Navy-based systems. Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires a strong background in 3-D CAD (SolidWorks), thermal and structural analysis, and regulatory experience, with eligibility for US security clearance. On-site at Camden location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with required experience.
• Experience with mechanical layout and packaging of complex systems.
• Extensive CAD design, analysis, and tolerance evaluation skills.
• Experience with military/regulated industry specs and environmental testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and analysis for power switchboards and breakers.
• Perform electro-mechanical calculations and thermal/structural analyses.
• Coordinate with design teams and customers from concept to production.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and documentation throughout projects.
• Support manufacturing, testing, and field qualification activities.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical

Thermal analysis

Project leadership

Engineering calculations

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

M.S. Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Equivalent experience 10+ years

Tools

PLM systems

ANSYS Workbench

BOM management

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: Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 42938

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)

L3Harris Technologies Power Systems is an agile defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions for the US Navy Shipbuilding programs. With capabilities in ship control systems, manufacturing and turn-key ship overhauls that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

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. He/she shall demonstrate technical acuity which encompasses interpretation of specifications/requirements and resolution of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical design and analysis problems. Shall be able to 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 characteristics/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.

• Will be responsible for all aspects of mechanical design and analysis. These efforts include 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, etc. 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 US Government Security Clearance.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with minimum 6 years of prior related experience; or Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Or in lieu of a degree, 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 experience required.

• 5+ years of 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.

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, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• 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.