Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems) at L3Harris Technologies
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Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems)
Rochester, New York
Job ID 36385
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Job Title: Lead, Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems)
Job Code: 36385
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants
Job Description:
This position will be responsible for providing Mechanical Engineering support to customer-funded programs and internal research efforts within our Space Superiority and Imaging Division.
Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical background with the ability to understand and guide analyses and offer solutions related to mechanical, electro-mechanical, and opto-mechanical systems. Types of analysis include thermal, structural, and dynamic. This position will oversee and lead design, development and analysis tasks on complex hardware which may include glass optical assemblies, composite structures, high precision actuators and mechanisms and support equipment/tooling. Provide support and technical leadership over requirements definition, concept generation, material selection, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and final design, design documentation, manufacturing, and assembly/integration and testing. Candidate must have strong proficiency in 3D modeling, design for manufacturing, mechanical analysis and ability to work independently or within a multi-disciplined team environment.
Job duties may include leading small cross-functional teams of engineers and designers in accomplishing the above assignments. Responsibilities may include investigating solutions to product or process problems. Prior experience with payload and space vehicle integration and testing is preferred.
Responsible for improving upon existing or establishing new processes and systems using significant conceptualization, reasoning and interpretation. Solutions are innovative and unique and draw upon best practices based on expertise. Develop or champions new concepts or technologies. May recommend and implement new products, processes, policies, standards or operating plans in support of job function strategy.
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In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont 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. 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.
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