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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Scientist, Mechanical Engineer (Space Mechanisms)

Wilmington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $271K/yr

12+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focusing on delivering end-to-end technology solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to support customer-funded programs and internal research efforts, specifically in the design and development of complex mechanical hardware for space applications.

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, bearings, capital tooling and fixturing, launch mechanisms

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

Lead and participate in technical team reviews and technical review boards

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

Able to 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

Adept at calculating torque margin per AIAA S-114A-2020 and/or NASA-STD-5017

Able to design launch lock solutions for mechanisms, particularly for low shock and FOD containment

Comfortable selecting lubricants for spaceflight applications near sensitive optics

Able to design for vacuum environments over broad temperature ranges while maintaining cleanroom cleanliness

Uses proven, reliable design concepts to create high-quality, new designs in aggressive timelines

Defines and establishes the technical approach to meet assigned objective

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

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)

Establish educational and training goals for area of expertise and ensure those goals are achieved

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3D ModelingSpace MechanismsCAD ToolsFEA AnalysisDesign for ManufacturingTeam LeadershipProject ManagementTechnical DocumentationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Control Systems, or related disciplines from an ABET-accredited program and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience

Able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance

8+ years in CAD modeling and design tools

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

7+ 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

Preferred

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

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

Possess an understanding of the abilities and constraints of control/drive electronics and control law implementation, including utilization of inertial measurements

Experience in design of space-based 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

Strong familiarity with component level, sub-assembly level, and assembly level product testing

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

Proficiency with risk management and mitigation tools such as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)

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

Training and mentoring of new hires and junior engineering staff members