Mechanical Engineer – Dynamics Analyst, Space Optical Systems

L3Harris Technologies

. Perform design, analysis, modeling, and testing of high-performance controls for electro-mechanical and optical-mechanical systems .

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRochester • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,500 - $142,500 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform design, analysis, modeling, and testing of high-performance controls for electro-mechanical and optical-mechanical systems
Apply classical and modern control theory concepts
Conduct analysis, synthesis, development, and implementation of feedback control systems
Perform structural dynamics and vibration analysis
Employ finite-element-based computational methods, dynamic testing methods, and modal analysis
Evaluate system-level optical performance related to pointing, smear, and jitter
Apply fundamental concepts and techniques of digital signal processing theory

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree
minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
Professional experience with dynamic stabilization/isolation, passive vibration control, active vibration control
2+ years of experience using MATLAB and Simulink
Professional experience with algorithm development and implementation for aerospace applications
Ability to obtain a U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance

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

control theoryfeedback control systemsstructural dynamicsvibration analysisfinite-element methodsdynamic testing methodsmodal analysisdigital signal processingalgorithm developmentaerospace applications

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringGraduate Degree