This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$141,975–$190,278
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$152k
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$166k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About L3Harris
L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.
L3Harris currently has
470 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$106,500–$197,500
across 185 roles with salary data.
Lead, Mechanical Engineering serves as a hybrid management and technical contributor role within the Airborne EO/IR solutions team. The individual provides organizational leadership by directing engineering activities, mentoring personnel, and managing project lifecycles while simultaneously acting as a technical expert to design, develop, and test high-performance systems. Key responsibilities include translating customer requirements into executable plans, performing structural and thermal analyses, and creating CAD designs for complex electro-mechanical components. The role requires proficiency in SolidWorks, GD&T, and Matlab/Simulink, alongside experience with finite element stress modeling, heat transfer, and computational fluid dynamics. This position addresses the technical challenges of developing mission-critical aerospace and defense systems, specifically focusing on optics, infrared detector arrays, and stabilization instruments within a highly regulated environment. Candidates must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance to support these critical airborne technologies.