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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Lead, Structural Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems)

Wilmington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $222K/yr

9+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a trusted disruptor in the defense industry, dedicated to delivering end-to-end technology solutions for national security. The Lead Structural Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for performing mechanical analysis on complex opto-mechanical systems and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Interpret design specifications and create finite element models of complex components and assemblies for structural analysis

Analyze the models for stress, strain, displacement, modes, etc. at both component and assembly levels

Prepare reports, formal documentation, and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and presenting results to both external and internal groups

Mentor and lead mechanical teams of junior engineers and designers

Defines and establishes the technical approach to meet assigned objective

Directs, coordinates and provides assistance to engineering team in order to meet assigned objectives

Organization of structural design and analysis as an IPT lead; frequently interfacing directly with customer technical leads and management

Participates in and present information for Preliminary Design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM)

Interfaces with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines to drive designs to closure (Thermal, Systems Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, Integration and Testing, Quality, Configuration Management)

Presents design details at program reviews to customers and independent reviewers

Support new business opportunities

Mentor junior level engineers

Work multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing situations

Qualification

Structural analysis methodsFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Aerospace systems experienceFemap with NastranMechanical Engineering degreeOpto-mechanical hardwareCAD softwareMentoring junior engineersTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

7+ years of professional experience of structural analysis methods (FEA and hand-calculations), and experience with FEA and Pre/Post Processor software (preferably Femap with Nastran)

5+ years of professional experience in aerospace systems with an emphasis on structural/dynamics analysis

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred

Knowledge of system level hardware design & development, mechanical and structural analysis, payload level integration & test, and risk mitigation for space-based environments

Able to support programs with mission/requirements definition, concept generation, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and final design selection, component selection, integration and test support, materials selection, FEM modeling, design documentation and collaboration with manufacturing operations for fabrication in a program team environment

Experience with optics and/or opto-mechanical hardware

Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplined team environment

Experience as a lead engineer, project engineer, or IPT lead is a plus

Experience in the space industry highly desired

Familiarity with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor

Experience with computational programming such as Matlab or Python

Active TS/SCI Clearance or the ability to satisfy requirements for a TS/SCI (SSBI)