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L3Harris Specialist, Mechanical Engineer in Hanover, Maryland
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineering
Job Code: 23377
Job Location: Hanover, MD (onsite)
Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
Professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of mechanical engineering practices. Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. Works on complex designs and processes with minimal oversight. Makes improvements to systems and processes. Contributes to achievement of departmental & interdepartmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental & interdepartmental results.
Essential Functions:
Provide technical support and bidding input during proposal efforts.
Provide technical status, forecast technical needs and implement changes as necessary to meet program objectives.
Provide technical support for the procurement, fabrication, and assembly of hardware and systems.
Provide Engineering documentation as required by the contract using standard Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Provide leadership and direction to more junior engineers.
Provide technical support for maintenance of technical tools, laboratories and test equipment as required on assigned programs.
Provide system test and evaluation support including input to test plans and procedures.
Provide leadership and direction to peer disciplines, operations, manufacturing, and procurement.
Provide manufacturing floor real-time feedback and oversight.
Support Operations for build, test, evaluation of qualification deliverable hardware.
Promote cordial relationships and foster and maintain a favorable business profile with customers, suppliers, co-workers, industry and professional associations, government agencies and the local community.
Develop conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs.
Develop and document detailed designs using SolidWorks.
Evaluation and development of system requirements.
Design and development of hardware that meets system, cost, and schedule requirements.
Generation of solid models in Solid Works for concept evaluation and deliverable hardware.
Working knowledge of geometric tolerancing and standard drafting techniques per ASME Y14.5.
Conduct detail analyses (stress, thermal, etc.) on proposed hardware.
Develop plans and procedures to test components and systems during qualification and acceptance phases of a program.
Ensure that assigned project tasks meet allocated contract cost and schedule requirements. Identify problems and recommend work around plans and alternatives.
Support check and balance procedures to monitor, review and evaluate design activities performed on programs. to assure conformance with customer requirements, company standards and sound engineering practices.
Prepare design review material in support of PDR, CDR, SRR and technical audits for assigned programs.
Ensure that engineering drawings and documents are complete and are properly logged into the company’s data depository.
Perform system studies and trade-off analyses in support of assigned projects and new business opportunities.
Support development of detailed cost estimates for specified technical activities and subcontracts.
Develop, issue and implement internal technical and engineering practices and procedures. Decisions may involve establishment of precedents.
Perform prod. and manufacturing analyses and ensure that the design meets the specifications and standards defined by the program.
Perform DFMA (Design for Manufacturability) analyses.
Travel up to 25%.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, or Structural, or Materials, or Industrial, or Ocean or Aeronautical Engineering or a related scientific discipline is required, and a minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
Or, Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related experience.
Or, In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
4+ years of experience is in design and development in related experience.
4+ years experience with Solidworks
Preferred Qualifications:
Underwater hardware experience
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Maryland is $87,000- $161,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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