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Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

L3Harris Technologies Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad, CA

1d ago

$102k - $189k/yr Full time Senior 3D CAD 3d Design

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Job Description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) to design and qualify precision mechanisms and electro-mechanical assemblies for highly critical missions. This onsite role in Carlsbad, CA emphasizes end-to-end ownership of hardware, from concept development and trade studies through detailed design, lab integration, and testing, with hands-on work in the Carlsbad lab alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Take full ownership of tasking while working with limited supervision across a range of high-consequence program activities
Provide regular communication and briefings to internal and external stakeholders, including customer representatives
Generate components of the Technical Data Package, including part and assembly drawings
Prototype, integrate, and test component parts and assemblies
Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems
Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems
Participate in peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
Participate in product change review discussions and implement changes
Contribute to interdisciplinary design teams and reviews
Maintain strong organization and attention to detail
Work independently with limited supervision
Adhere to company processes for product development, configuration management, purchasing, and related workflows
Direct designers, technicians, and operators as part of the design team
Support field testing and demonstration efforts as an ME field representative

Required Qualifications

Graduate degree, with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is required (active within the last two years will be considered)
Favorable polygraph
Minimum experience alternatives: Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of prior related experience, or no degree with 10 years of prior related experience

Tools and Technologies

3D modeling
Creo

Benefits

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience designing or developing precision mechanisms, mechatronic systems, and/or packaging of modules and electronics with considerations for thermal and structural loading, including size, weight, and power optimization
CAD proficiency using Creo and understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards
Experience with additive manufacturing, part optimization, and design for manufacture and assembly
Experience with actuators, custom gear trains, electro-optical systems, materials testing, and manufacturing processes

Location: Carlsbad, CA (onsite) | Salary range: USD 102,000 to USD 189,000 per year

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