Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Job ID 16894L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer
Job Code: 16894
Job Location: Londonderry, NH
Job Schedule: 1st shift- 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris Londonderry, a leading designer and manufacturer of laser, night vision and electro-optic devices is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to pursue a career in a fast paced company where new designs become production reality. As a member of our product development staff, you will lead and support mechanical teams in the creation of new technology initiatives and advancements. A variety of Mechanical Engineering skills, specifically in the development of high technology weapon-mounted, helmet-mounted and hand-held military products will be required to bring projects from concept to production.
Essential Functions:
- Lead and support mechanical design teams in the development of new products
- Conduct component and system level design trades and analyses
- Design for harsh MIL-STD environments, including shock/vibe, EMI, extreme temperatures and immersion
- Design and integration of optical components and subsystems
- Design electronics packaging of both rigid and flexible circuits and related interconnects
- Utilize MCAD & PLM tools in the design of mechanical parts, including traditionally-machined, molded plastic and casted metal components
- Design for manufacturing, assembly, size, weight, and DTUPC project requirements
- Utilize FEA & CFD tools to perform structural & thermal analysis on components and assemblies
- Development of detailed design documentation, utilizing GD&T to ensure proper form/fit/function
- Perform rapid prototyping and assembly in support of concept demonstration hardware and tooling
- Perform mechanical design verification testing
- Lead and support root cause corrective action (RCCA) teams in the resolution of technical issues
- Transition to production of new designs and technologies
- Support sustaining mechanical engineering for qualified production designs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 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.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Minimum 5 years experience developing engineering hardware within the defense, aerospace, or medical product fields
- Job-specific software experience:
- MCAD/PLM: Siemens NX, Teamcenter
- FEA/CFD: Siemens NX, NASTRAN
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) aligned with latest ASME Y14.5 standard
- Proficient experience with advanced manufacturing and assembly methods including plastic injection molding, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, robotic epoxy dispensing, etc.
- Experience with task scoping, prioritization, and execution to project schedules
- Experience with SOPs, process control and standardization of work output
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written), collaboration, time management, presentation, and organizational skills.
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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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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