Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

The candidate for this position will be responsible for developing electronics packaging designs for ruggedized ground and airborne military systems. The candidate will execute assignments independently under moderate supervision as a member of a multi-disciplinary engineering design team.

Responsibilities

• Detailed mechanical design and analysis of electronic systems, boxes, and modules
• Extensive use of mechanical CAD modeling tools
• Specification, model, and drawing generation per ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5
• Collaboration with multifunctional teams encompassing engineering, procurement, and operations
• Mechanical and environmental testing and mechanical troubleshooting of electronics systems
• Travel (domestic and foreign) may be required 2-5% in a year

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a US security clearance is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Broad understanding of basic mechanical design and analysis practices
• Hands-on hardware or laboratory experience with electronic assemblies and systems
• Experience and interest in the analysis, simulation, and testing of thermal and mechanical systems
• Familiarity with Windchill, Creo, and military design and environmental test standards
• Secret clearance is preferred but not required to start

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $88,500 - $164,500. 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.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• 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.

Schedule

9/80: Employee works 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and has every other Friday off.