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Sr Associate, Mechanical Engineer - Electronics Design

Clifton, New Jersey

Job ID 15601
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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer

Job Code: 15601

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

This exciting position is for a Mechanical Engineer to work with technical staff to develop Electronic Warfare (EW) CCA, LRU and POD electronic packaging designs from concept through production, and to provide mechanical support for production.

The position will require performing the mechanical engineering activities related to the design, analysis, documentation, processing, fabrication, assembly, and qualification of EW product to specification requirements typically with stringent technical, schedule, and process requirements.  The candidate will also be responsible for production support including MRB and ECN activity to support the product and working with manufacturing for initial work instructions for new products.

The candidate should have experience in design of detail parts and assemblies, preferably related to electronic packages. Experience in CAD tools is required, in particular CREO.  Prefer experience with drawing practices per ANSI Y14.    Require experience in machine shop practices, design for assembly, manufacturing tooling and test.  Experience in environmental qualification of product including familiarity with Mil-STD-810, DO160 and RCC 319 is desired.   Experience in writing test procedures and reports and preparing documentation for and presenting at PDR, CDR and TRR functions is required.

Essential Functions: 

  • Primary engineering responsibility for mechanical design tasks such as requirements analysis, specification generation, interface definition, component selection, component 3D CAD modeling, data collection, thermal and structural engineering analysis, Product documentation
  • Generation of Technical Data Package components (Part and Assembly drawings, electrical harness drawings, system level RF and comms drawings, Installation/outline customer drawings, etc.)
  • Support development of test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems.
  • Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems
  • Participate in peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
  • Participate in product change review meetings and discussions and implement changes
  • Participate in interdisciplinary design teams and reviews
  • Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or a Graduate Degree (MS/PhD) and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
  • CAD experience, PTC CREO/Windchill
  • Experience with thermal and vibration/shock analysis with electronic systems
  • Experience in design of detail parts and assemblies
  • Understanding and experience with ASME Y14.5M-1994 and GD&T
  • Experience in writing test procedures and reports and preparing documentation for and presenting at PDR, CDR and TRR functions is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with electronic system design, materials and processes
  • Experience with machined, plastic and sheet metal part design
  • Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFMA) experience
  • Experience with Project Management and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected, including the ability to multi-task in an environment with changing priorities
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite
  • Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy, and reliability of project data

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.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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