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L3Harris Technologies · 21 hours ago

Sr Specialist, Thermal Mechanical Engineer (Space Optics)

Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, committed to providing innovative technology solutions for national security. They are seeking a Sr Specialist, Thermal Mechanical Engineer to perform thermal analysis for spaceborne precision optics and lead teams in developing thermal architecture for IR payloads.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Detailed thermal 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 thermal analysis teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems

Strong communication skills for internal and external presentations and reviews

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

Author thermal 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 thermal 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

Thermal analysis3D CAD designIR payloads experienceDOD Security ClearanceLeading thermal vacuum testsCommunicationLeadership skillsCollaboration skills

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

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance

4+ years experience in thermal analysis and testing for space environments (temperature and vacuum)

Experience in 3D CAD design

Thermal analysis of optical elements for optical distortion due to thermal stresses

Experience with leading thermal vacuum test events and fixture analysis efforts

Preferred

Active Secret Security Clearance highly preferred

Experience with circuit card and chassis level thermal analysis for Space

Experience with Creo 4 or Solidworks

Prior IR/cryogenic optical / thermal analysis experience including STOP analysis

Prior experience in developing thermal control structures and systems such as Radiators, heat pipes networks, thermal straps, cryocoolers or thermal sub-assemblies is strongly desired

Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)

Prior experience doing thermal analysis of optical payloads supporting the optimization of heat rejection, power consumption and low mass