Senior Mechanical Engineer, Space Precision Mechanisms
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Fort Wayne • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Support the design and development of space borne precision mechanisms, mirrors and mounts, and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads
- Completing mechanical systems analysis, architecture definition, Specification and ICD development with supporting trade studies
- Leading teams of engineers in accomplishing assignments
- Strong knowledge of both technical and project/team management for the mechanical aspects of IR payloads
- Mechanical systems leadership for IR payloads and subsystems from requirement allocations and flow downs to specification and interface definition and compliance verification
- Detailed mechanical design skills of precision mechanisms for IR payloads including optical gimbals, bearings, twist capsules, deployment mechanisms, flexures and mirror mounts for cryogenic applications
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Procurement during the build and test of mechanisms
- Leadership of small to mid-sized cross-functional design teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems
- Strong communication skills for internal and external presentations and reviews
- Author PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
- Perform trade studies to determine optimal designs
- Assist with schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the major subsystem level
- Complete cost estimation for proposals
- Act as primary interface to customers & upper management
- Provide guidance and mentorship for other team members formally or informally
- Responsible to direct and review the work of junior engineers and designers and technicians
- Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance
- Experience in design and testing for space environments (i.e., temperature, vacuum, radiation, etc.)
- 3+ years of experience in 3D CAD modeling using industry standard tools
- Prior or current hands-on mechanical engineering experience to include integration and diagnosis of complex mechanisms and products
- Active Secret Clearance is preferred
- PTC Creo or Solidworks is strongly preferred
- NASA 5017 and ABMA Standards knowledge
- GD&T, tolerance stacks
- Experience with Tribology
- Prior COBRA or Orbis experience
- Prior experience in developing aircraft structures or major sub-assemblies is strongly desired
- Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
Benefits
- Relocation assistance available to qualified applicants
- Up to 10% travel may be required
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
mechanical systems analysisarchitecture definitionspecification developmentICD developmentmechanical design3D CAD modelingGD&Ttribologycost estimationrisk assessment
Soft skills
leadershipcommunication skillsmentorshipcollaborationproject managementteam managementguidanceproblem-solvingpresentation skillsinterpersonal skills
Certifications
DOD Security ClearanceActive Secret Clearance