Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies · Rockwall, TX · Yesterday

On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Job Code: 44022 • Location: Rockwall, TX • Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

About the role

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent passionate about their work. Employees are unified in a shared dedication to customers’ mission and professional growth, working in an inclusive, engaging environment that promotes work‑life success. The Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineer will design the mechanical packaging of ultrawideband antenna and electronically scanned array (ESA) systems across all lifecycle phases for the Advanced Aperture Solutions (AAS) group. AAS is a quick‑reaction‑capability (QRC) aperture solutions business based in Rockwall, TX, responsible for high‑gain antenna systems for military airborne, maritime, and ground platforms. The team uses state‑of‑the‑art design tools validated with real hardware prototypes, including CST Design Studio Antenna Modeling Software, SolidWorks, circuit board design software, MATLAB, and a PCB laser that produces multiple same‑day iterations of antenna designs. This work provides critical ISR capabilities for the SIGINT operating environment. The role involves working on a multi‑disciplined engineering team on diverse antenna development and production projects, designing detailed parts, assemblies, performing configuration management, environmental testing, and installations, and being open to additional learning and R&D activities.

Responsibilities

Research, preparation of engineering drawings, and coordination of design activities with Engineering and Production to ensure manufacturability.
Understand complex antenna and phased array systems.
Assess and report on mechanical project status, risks, and issues.
Guide engineering team on mechanical best practices to meet customer requirements.
Design using world‑class 3‑D solid modeling CAD tools alongside senior‑level design engineers.
Assist the team with interfacing with customers on technical matters to ensure satisfaction and business growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
OR Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience.
OR, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Skills

Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Agile PDM and SolidWorks PDM.
Experience with antenna simulation, analysis, and packaging tools including CST and SolidWorks.
Phased array assembly design experience preferred.
Metallic and non‑metallic 3‑D printing experience preferred.
Experience with sinuous and spiral antenna cavity designs.
Experience with aircraft integration assembly design.
Understanding of programming languages (MATLAB, C/C++, LabVIEW, Qt, Python).
Experience with wiring/block diagrams, mechanical drawings, and PCB schematic/layout drawings.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

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