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Lead Engineer, Mechanical

Orlando, Florida

Job ID 9528
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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 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 Overview

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer with extensive mechanical design skills that can manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization, while working with and providing guidance to a team of mechanical engineers. This position is in Orlando, Florida. This individual must be capable of devising simple solutions to complex engineering problems both independently and by soliciting input from other technical subject matter experts across the organization. The position may require occasional overtime and travel as required to meet critical schedule milestones

Essential Functions

  • Research and analyze data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
  • Research, plan, design, and provide guidance to other engineers for mechanical and electromechanical products and systems
  • Analyze, design and test products or systems such as instruments, controls, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems
  • Plan and possibly direct engineering personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems

Requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or similar degree 
  • 9+ years related experience.
  • Ability to create and guide the development of aerospace structure designs including structure assemblies, component installations, and bracket designs that conform to requirements documents and assist in requirements verification of those designs.
  • Experienced with basic material selection, sheet metal design practices, basic machining practices and aerospace hardware selection
  • Knowledge of, and experience with ASME Y14.5-1994 and generating detailed documentation of parts, assemblies and installations.
  • Ability to be a GD&T SME for the organization
  • Proficiency with Part List preparation
  • Proficiency with engineering change document preparation and impact assessments.
  • Detail-oriented and able to perform Peer Reviews of fellow engineers’ designs and drawings.
  • Ability to manage own time within the program plan requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency with PTC’s Creo 8.0 or later revision, especially with detail part design, large assembly management and drawing documentation
  • Experience with aerospace flight vehicle design
  • Proficiency in design of mechanical ground support equipment and handling procedures / methods
  • Understanding of mechanical analysis requirements and techniques used for initial sizing and design verification
  • Proficiency in non-conforming material review of root cause / corrective action and disposition instructions
  • Proficiency with hands-on engineering support of manufacturing
  • Proficiency in preparing conceptual models and design review materials
  • Experience in preparation of estimates for design tasks.
  • Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels

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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