Senior Specialist, Opto-Mechanical Engineer – Space Optical Systems

L3Harris Technologies

. Design high-precision and complex space opto-mechanical telescopes hardware as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) .

Posted 4/6/2026full-timeWilmington • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $189,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design high-precision and complex space opto-mechanical telescopes hardware as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT)
Perform design, development, analysis, and manufacturing tasks on complex precision mechanical components
Create/modify CAD models using top-down modeling techniques using CREO
Present design details at program reviews to customers and independent reviewers
Support production operations with design of tooling, test equipment, and shop aids

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience
4+ years in CAD modeling and design tools
Professional experience with opto-mechanical engineering
Professional experience designing systems for space environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

CAD modelingdesign engineeringmechanical components designopto-mechanical engineeringtop-down modelingmanufacturing processesprecision engineeringsystem designtooling designtest equipment design

Soft Skills

presentation skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvingcommunication skillsanalytical skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering