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L3Harris Technologies · 2 hours ago

Lead, Mechanisms Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems)

Wilmington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $222K/yr

7+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, committed to delivering end-to-end technology solutions for national security. They are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to support customer-funded programs and internal research within their Space, Superiority and Imaging Division, focusing on the design and development of complex mechanical hardware for space systems.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design high-precision and complex space opto-mechanical telescopes hardware as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT). Hardware variety spans machined components, composite structures, deployable mechanisms, opto-mechanical support structure, and thermal blankets

Leverage high reliability, flight-proven, heritage design concepts in order to produce high quality designs within an aggressive timeline

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

Present design details at program reviews to customers and independent reviewers

Develop and perform testing to show proof-of-concept and/or qualification of new designs

Support production operations with design of tooling, test equipment, and shop aids

Provide regular status updates to Program Management and Project Engineers on cost and schedule performance

Responsible for establishing key performance error budgets

Identify and select mechanism components like ball bearings, motors (servo, stepper, limited-angle torque, solenoids, and voice coils), position sensors (encoders, resolvers, LVDTs, Hall effect), and springs

Calculates torque margin per AIAA S-114A-2020 and/or NASA-STD-5017

Design launch lock solutions for mechanisms, particularly for low shock and FOD containment

Selecting lubricants for spaceflight applications near sensitive optics

Work on designs for vacuum environments over broad temperature ranges while maintaining cleanroom cleanliness

Defines and establishes the technical approach to meet assigned objective

Prepares reports, formal documentation and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and present results to both external and internal groups, including leadership and customers including Preliminary Design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM)

Qualification

CAD modelingMechanical designSpaceflight mechanismsFEA analysis3D modeling softwareGD&T proficiencyTolerance stack-up analysisProject managementTeam leadershipCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's 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

6+ years in CAD modeling and design tools

Prior or current experience with spaceflight mechanism applications, especially related to optical systems

5+ years of professional experience leading a multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering team through system requirements, design, analysis, test, hardware build, delivery and launch

Professional experience with analysis methods (FEA and hand-calculations) is required

Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance

Preferred

Experience in design and 3D modeling of solids, surfaces, and assemblies (Creo, NX, Catia, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor)

Strong proficiency in design of 2D engineering drawings using geometrical dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 standards

Proficiency in analysis FEA tools such as FEMAP, MSC Nastran, and/or ANSYS

Experience with Halpin Engineering's Orbis for bearing analysis

Experience with MATLAB for analysis automation and data processing

Proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis for mechanical designs as well as GD&T

Experience in design of space-based telescope mechanical structures, mechanisms, and electronics packaging along with engineering drawing development

Experience building hardware in a high reliability environment, working with technicians

Experience interfacing with machinist and designing parts for ease of manufacturing processes

Proficiency with root cause corrective action (RCCA) tools (e.g. 5 why, fishbone)

Experience serving on a Material Review Board (MRB) – evaluate and disposition non-conforming hardware. Development of rework and structural repair procedures

Experience in leading engineering teams from conceptual through detailed design phases

Proficiency working with a product data management (PDM) software, and familiarity with configuration management best practices

Familiarity with ISO 9000/AS-9100 Quality Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma fundamentals

Proficiency with fundamentals of project management (e.g. budget, schedule, technical execution, risk management). Strong proficiency in MS project scheduling

Proficiency working with a product data manager (PDM) software, and familiarity with configuration

Training and mentoring of new hires and junior engineering staff members