Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Space Optical Systems

L3Harris Technologies

Mechanical Engineer designing complex space opto-mechanical systems for L3Harris's Intelligence solutions. Supporting high-reliability airborne and space-based remote sensing payloads.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeWilmington • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $189,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support customer-funded programs and internal research efforts
Design high-precision and complex space opto-mechanical telescopes hardware
Create/modify CAD models using top-down modeling techniques using CREO
Interface with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines
Present design details at program reviews to customers
Develop and perform testing to show proof-of-concept

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
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
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 modelingCREOopto-mechanical engineeringdesign systemstestingproof-of-concepttop-down modeling techniques

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationcollaboration