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Specialist, Design

Rochester, New York

Job ID 19874
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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: Specialist, Mechanical Design

Job Code: 198874

Job Location: Rochester, NY

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

Job Description:

As a member of the Mechanical Engineering team, the candidate will collaborate with engineers to design complex and robust military communication equipment as well as support existing products and cost reduction initiatives.  Design skills will be applied to develop robust electronic packaging solutions for use in harsh environments.  In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, the candidate will be exposed to all aspects of the product development cycle which include but are not limited to; concept design, prototype/discovery testing, supply chain and manufacturing activities.  Products are typically designed and tested to MIL-STD-810 environmental standards therefore experience and/or exposure in designing products for military applications is preferred but not required. Candidate shall have strong communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a passion for solving complex problems through innovation. Working with peers and cross-functional team members, the candidate will help provide world-class products to our customers through quality performance in the essential functions that follow.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide mechanical design support for both new product development activities as well as factory support of existing products
  • Apply GD&T to part drawings
  • Perform stack-up analysis
  • Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as required
  • Work directly with mechanical engineers on CAD models and part documentation
  • Apply creative thinking to resolve design challenges
  • Eligible to obtain a US Government Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant Mechanical Design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related Mechanical Design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related Mechanical Design experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • PTC Creo 3D CAD
  • Experience with AutoCAD
  • Defense/Military electronics packaging experience
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 environmental standards
  • Experience in performing tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Experience in the use of 3D CAD (preferably PTC Creo).
  • Preferred experience in design of electronic equipment.  Secondary experience in design of industrial equipment or automotive components
  • Strong communication skills and enjoys working with other people, developing relationships and sharing knowledge

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $68,000 - $126,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 

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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