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L3Harris Technologies · 5 hours ago

Sr Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Space Optical Systems))

Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focused on delivering technology solutions for national security. The Sr Specialist, Mechanical Engineer will support the development of precision optics and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads, leading a team through design and analysis processes.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the design and development of space borne precision optics, mirrors and mounts, and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads

Complete mechanical systems analysis, architecture definition, Specification and ICD development with supporting trade studies

Lead teams of engineers in accomplishing assignments

Strong knowledge of both technical and project/team management for the mechanical aspects of IR payloads

Mechanical systems leadership for IR payloads and subsystems from requirement allocations and flow downs to specification and interface definition and compliance verification

Detailed mechanical design skills of precision optics for IR payloads including optical mirrors, mirror mounts, windows, filters focal plane mounts and telescopes for cryogenic applications

Collaborate with Manufacturing and Procurement during the build and test of mechanisms

Leadership of small to mid-sized cross-functional design teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems

Strong communication skills for internal and external presentations and reviews

Author PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews

Perform trade studies to determine optimal designs

Assist with schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the major subsystem level

Complete cost estimation for proposals

Responsible for directing and reviewing, the work of junior engineers and designers and technicians

Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects

Collaborate with other group leads and leaders within mechanical engineering to share engineers, process improvements and technical insights

Collaborate across functions to minimize gaps in requirements, responsibilities and payload performance

Up to 10% travel may be required

Qualification

Mechanical systems leadershipPrecision optics design3D CAD modelingOptical alignment designDOD Security ClearancePTC CreoSolidworksHands-on capabilitiesCommunication skillsTeam leadershipCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance

Experience in design and testing for space environments (i.e., temperature, vacuum, radiation, etc.)

3+ years of experience in 3D CAD modeling using industry standard tools

Prior or current professional experience with focus and athermalizaton design experience

Optical alignment design experience