Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer

L3Harris

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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.

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TL;DR · Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer

Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer joins the L3Harris Fuzing and Ordnance team to support product lines through design, development, and production phases. This role involves acting as a lead mechanical engineer responsible for ensuring designs meet customer specifications while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include generating and interpreting engineering drawings, performing dimensional stack-up and tolerance analysis, conducting finite element analysis, and developing verification test sequences for environments like vibration and shock. The candidate will also troubleshoot production issues, manage technical data packages, and drive process improvements. Required skills include proficiency in CAD software such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or NX, along with expertise in GD&T and design for manufacturability. The role focuses on the development of fuzes, ignition safety devices, and proximity sensors within highly regulated defense and aerospace environments.

What you'll do

  • Act as lead mechanical engineer to ensure product designs and performance meet customer specifications.
  • Apply engineering principles to create new designs or modify existing ones according to company guidelines.
  • Create, modify, and interpret engineering drawings, technical data packages, and compliance matrices.
  • Collaborate with analysts to conduct finite element analysis for design compliance.
  • Participate in failure investigations related to design, production processes, and customer returns.
  • Develop design verification test sequences and prepare associated test plans and reports.
  • Support active production by designing test fixtures, troubleshooting products, and updating manufacturing documentation.
  • Drive process improvements to increase production efficiency and reduce costs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering with at least 4 years of experience.
  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 2 years of experience (preferred).
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Professional experience with CAD software such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or NX.
  • Professional experience with GD&T application and interpretation.
  • Professional experience with dimensional stack-up/tolerance analysis and design for manufacturability (DFMA).
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
  • U.S. citizens.

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