Senior Specialist, Thermal Mechanical Engineer – Space Optics
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Fort Wayne • United States
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About the role
- Thermal analyst for spaceborne precision optics, mirrors and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads
- Complete thermal analysis of entire payloads as well as detailed module analysis and support of the thermal architecture development and supporting trade studies
- Lead small teams of thermal analysts
- Author thermal analysis sections of PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
- Author thermal analysis sections of CDRL’s and SDRL’s and other compliance documents for customers
- Assist with schedule, cost, and technical leadership of major subsystems and payloads
- Complete cost estimation of thermal analysis BOE’s for proposals
- Participate in risk assessment and development of mitigation strategies for complex optical payloads
- Collaborate across functions to minimize gaps in requirements, responsibilities and payload performance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM
- Minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
- Minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance
- 4+ years experience in thermal analysis and testing for space environments (temperature and vacuum)
- Experience in 3D CAD design
- Thermal analysis of optical elements for optical distortion due to thermal stresses
- Experience with leading thermal vacuum test events and fixture analysis efforts
Benefits
- Relocation assistance available to qualified applicants
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
thermal analysisthermal architecture developmentcost estimationoptical distortion analysis3D CAD designthermal vacuum testingfixture analysisrisk assessmentmitigation strategiesdesign reviews
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationtechnical leadershiporganizational skills