Sr Specialist, Structural Analyst Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr Specialist, Structural Analyst Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems) in Palm Bay, FL. You will lead multidisciplinary teams performing advanced structural analysis on complex space systems and precision mechanisms, supporting proposals, hardware testing, and design decisions.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on FEA experience, and the ability to coordinate across functional teams. A TS/SCI-friendly environment and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 6+ years of relevant experience or graduate degree with 4+ years.
• Experience applying structural analysis methods, including finite element analysis.
• Experience in aerospace systems, focusing on structural and dynamics analysis.
• Professional experience with FEA software and pre/post-processing solvers.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design specifications and build finite element models for structural analysis.
• Perform component and assembly level analyses (stress, strain, displacement, modal, dynamic).
• Use FEMAP for pre/post-processing and NASTRAN to solve models.
• Prepare formal reports and presentation materials communicating methods and results.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Lead structural design and analysis activities as IPT lead and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Support PDR/CDR/TIM and other program reviews.

Skills

FEA

Structural Analysis

NASTRAN

FEMAP

Python

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/related field

Graduate Degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

FEMAP with NASTRAN

Mathcad

Creo

MATLAB

Python

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, Structural Analyst Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems)

Job Code: 45411

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

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

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Structural Analyst to join our engineering organization within the Space and Mission Systems segment. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, performing structural and mechanical analysis on complex mechanical systems and precision mechanisms in a collaborative program environment. You will deliver analysis solutions that support proposal development, hardware testing, design evaluations, and key program decisions across advanced aerospace and space systems.

Essential Functions:

• Interpret design specifications and develop finite element models of complex components and assemblies for structural analysis.
• Perform structural analyses at the component and assembly levels, including stress, strain, displacement, modal, static, dynamic/shock, and random/acoustic response evaluations.
• Use FEMAP for pre- and post-processing and NASTRAN to solve finite element models.
• Prepare reports, formal documentation, and presentation materials that clearly communicate analysis methods, results, and recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Lead and coordinate structural design and analysis activities as an IPT lead, including direct interaction with technical leads and management.
• Support lead structural analyst during Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM), and other program reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams, including Thermal, Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, Integration and Test, Quality, and Configuration Management, to drive designs to closure.
• Present design and analysis details to customers, independent reviewers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support new business and proposal efforts.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• 4+ years of professional experience applying structural analysis methods, including finite element analysis and hand calculations.
• 4+ years of professional experience supporting aerospace systems, with an emphasis on structural and dynamics analysis.
• Professional experience with FEA software and pre/post-processing solvers

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance is preferred
• Knowledge of system level hardware design & development, mechanical and structural analysis, payload level integration & test, and risk mitigation for space-based environments.
• Experience with FEMAP with NASTRAN
• Familiarity with Mathcad, Creo, MATLAB, and Python.
• Experience with optics and/or opto-mechanical hardware.
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplined team environment
• Experience as a lead engineer, project engineer, or IPT lead is a plus.
• Experience in the space industry highly desired

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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