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L3Harris Technologies · 6 hours ago

Sr Specialist, Structural Mechanical Engineer (Space Optics)

Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. The Sr Specialist, Structural Mechanical Engineer (Space Optics) will perform dynamic and structural analysis for space borne precision optics and will lead small teams of structural analysts in this critical role.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Dynamic and structural analyst for space borne precision optics, mirrors and mounts, and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads

Includes completing structural analysis of entire payloads as well as detailed module analysis and support of the structural architecture development and supporting trade studies

Job will include leading small teams of structural analysts in accomplishing the above assignments

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

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

Collaborate with design engineering and test engineering for the build and test of subsystems and payloads

Leadership of mechanical analysis teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems

Strong communication skills for internal and external presentations and reviews

Author mechanical analysis sections of PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews

Author mechanical analysis sections of CDRL’s and SDRL’s and other compliance documents for customers

Assist with schedule, cost, and technical leadership of major subsystems and payloads

Complete cost estimation of mechanical analysis BOE’s for proposals

Participate in risk assessment and development of mitigation strategies for complex optical payloads

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

Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance

Up to 20% of travel may be required

Qualification

Mechanical analysis3D CAD designDynamic analysisOptical elements analysisVibration testingCost estimationRisk assessmentLeadershipCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in STEM 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

Experience in mechanical analysis and testing for space environments (i.e., temperature, vacuum, sine, random, shock, acoustic, etc.)

Experience in 3D CAD design

Dynamic and structural analysis experience in spaceborne systems

Mechanical analysis of optical elements for optical distortion due to mechanical and thermal stresses

Experience with lead vibration test events and fixture analysis efforts

Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance

Up to 20% of travel may be required