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Job Title: Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer (for MPES Division)

Job Code: 22044

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA – in Dec of 2025 will be relocating to Camden, NJ

L3Harris 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.

About L3Harris Technologies – Maritime Power & Energy Solutions (MPES):

L3Harris Technologies MPES is an agile defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions for the US Navy Shipbuilding programs. With capabilities in ship control systems, manufacturing and turn-key ship overhauls that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. L3Harris MPES has approximately $450M in annual revenue and 1189 employees.

Job Description:

Under general supervision, the Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer is responsible for assisting lead mechanical engineers in design/analysis to support mechanical layout of power equipment and other Navy based electronic systems. This person assists in creating equipment layouts that satisfy system requirements and account for tradeoffs among thermal, mass properties, structural, and manufacturing considerations.   

Essential Functions:

• Applies the Solidworks 3D CAD system to the creation of mechanical layouts and drawings.
• Develops detailed fabrication and assembly drawings and performs tolerances analysis.
• Designs interconnecting brackets and support structure between components and subsystems.  
• Assists the lead mechanical engineer in cost estimates and components selection.
• Conducts simpler thermal and structural analyses under the guidance of lead mechanical engineers.
• Provides engineering support to system integration efforts, including production support.
• Coordinates and executes engineering design changes and performs some checking work.
• Uses established and well defined engineering procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience and/or training in mechanical engineering.
  • Or, Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• Practical experience with 3-D CAD (Solidworks preferred) and analysis software tools (ANSYS).
• Good mathmatical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Practical experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with additive manufacturing materials and techniques

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $75,000MIN - $139,000MAX. 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.

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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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