Specialist, Mechanical Engineer – Space Precision Mechanisms
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Fort Wayne • United States
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About the role
- Support the design and development of space borne precision mechanisms, 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 assignments.
- Provide strong knowledge of both technical and project/team management for the mechanical aspects of IR payloads.
- Lead mechanical systems 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.
- Act as primary interface to customers & upper management.
- Provide guidance and mentorship for team members formally or informally.
- Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 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 is available to qualified applicants
- Up to 10% travel may be required
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical design3D CAD modelingprecision mechanismsoptical gimbalsbearingsdeployment mechanismsflexurescryogenic applicationsGD&Ttribology
Soft Skills
team leadershipproject managementmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationrisk assessmentguidanceinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingdynamic team environment