Scientist, Chief Mechanical Engineer (Space Structures) : Sign-on bonus ($50K max)

About the role

L3Harris is seeking a Chief Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, analysis, and manufacturing tasks on complex mechanical hardware including precision space payloads and mechanisms in a program team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high-precision and complex optical mechanical space payload hardware as the program leader, overseeing multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPT).
• Provide technical leadership over requirements definition, concept generation, material and finish selection, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and detailed design, design sensitivity and tolerance analysis, design documentation, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, and assembly/integration and testing.
• Leverage high reliability, flight-proven, heritage design concepts in order to produce high quality novel designs within an aggressive timeline.
• Create/modify CAD models using top-down modeling (skeleton) techniques.
• Interface with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines to drive designs to closure (Structural, Thermal, Electrical, Manufacturing, Performance, 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.
• Support program technical and management leadership, as required
• Support and lead technical discussions with customers, as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering 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.
• Position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Prior or current professional experience leading mechanical engineering in a space structures programs
• Prior or current experience leading multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering team through system requirements, design, analysis, test, hardware build, delivery and launch
• Minimum 10 years developing 3D models of aerospace structures or mechanisms
• Minimum 10 years developing space borne mechanical structures or mechanisms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering 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.
• Position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Prior or current professional experience leading mechanical engineering in a space structures programs
• Prior or current experience leading multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering team through system requirements, design, analysis, test, hardware build, delivery and launch
• Minimum 10 years developing 3D models of aerospace structures or mechanisms
• Minimum 10 years developing space borne mechanical structures or mechanisms

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance is preferred, but not required
• Strong mechanical design skills, including 3D CAD modeling in Creo, 2D drawing creation, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Familiarity with engineering analysis such as FEA, composite design, and development of spaceborne hardware including structures, mechanisms, and electronics packaging
• Experience leading engineering efforts from concept through detailed design, including design reviews, team leadership, and mentoring junior engineers
• Experience building and testing high-reliability hardware, working with technicians and machinists, and designing for manufacturability
• Knowledge of quality and manufacturing practices, including RCCA, FMEA, MRB, rework/repair planning, ISO 9000/AS9100, Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma
• Understanding of project and product lifecycle tools, including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, PDM software, configuration management, and Microsoft Office tools

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Pay

The salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $146,000.00 - $271,000.00. 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.

Schedule

9/80 (Every other Friday off!)