L3Harris Technologies · 2 days ago
Specialist, Mechanical Engineer
L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, committed to delivering innovative technology solutions. The Mechanical Engineering Senior Associate will be responsible for developing mechanical systems for propulsion requirements and supporting the design and integration of high-pressure and extreme-temperature hardware.
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Responsibilities
Develop concepts for mechanical systems to meet customer propulsion requirements. Perform preliminary design, component sizing, and propulsion hardware packaging to meet volume and mass constraints. Work mechanical solutions needed to integrate propulsion systems with vehicle and payload interfaces
Create mechanical components and their higher-level systems for high-pressure and extreme-environment applications. Interpret engineering models and drawings and perform tolerance studies. Evaluate technical input from hardware suppliers and work with cross-functional teams on producibility improvements and cost savings. Participate in trade studies and preliminary designs using Creo 3D CAD modeling software
Prepare engineering drawings with associated geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards. Participate in team meetings to assure design content for new or modified engineering designs. Release drawings through Windchill PLM system
Contribute to technical presentations for internal and external customers. Assist in preparing engineering reports to support tolerance studies, engineering analyses, failure investigations, and/or technical close-out reports. May participate in engineering review boards to support program-level technical decision making
Participate in development and qualification testing for new product development. Create test integration hardware to support flow testing, vibration testing and hot-fire testing. May support hands-on work during test preparation. May participate with data reduction
Coordinate with manufacturing and quality engineering to ensure hardware is producible and inspectable
Must be able to obtain US Secret clearance
Must be able to work onsite in Canoga Park, CA
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Must be able to obtain US Secret clearance
Must be able to work onsite in Canoga Park, CA
Preferred
Experience in the design, development, and/or production of mechanical systems for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries
Experience with liquid and gaseous pressurized systems and components such as tanks, fluid routing, sealing devices, valves, regulators, etc
Knowledge of liquid-fueled propulsion systems
Understanding of additive manufacturing and/or traditional manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, brazing, heat treating, etc
Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5
Experience with CAD software tools (CREO) and PLM systems (Windchill)
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
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