Senior Mechanical Engineer, Space Optical Systems
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 optics, mirrors and mounts, and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads
- Complete mechanical systems analysis, architecture definition, Specification and ICD development with supporting trade studies
- Lead teams of engineers in accomplishing mechanical systems leadership for IR payloads and subsystems
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Procurement during the build and test of mechanisms
- 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
- 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 professional experience with focus and athermalization design experience
- Optical alignment design experience
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is 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 developmentcost estimation3D CAD modelingoptical alignment designathermalization designtrade studiesrisk assessment
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationtechnical responsibilitymentoring