Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering (Optics)

L3Harris Technologies Inc

Fort Wayne, IN

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3D Modeling, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985), Career Counseling, Cross-Functional, Design Services, DoD Clearance, Electronics, English Language, Facebook, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, IR (Infrared), Industry Standards, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Leadership, LinkedIn, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Network Architecture/Engineering, Optics, PTC Creo, Project Engineering, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk Analysis, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, SolidWorks, Spanish Language, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Testing, Trade Studies, Twitter, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, YouTube
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Fort Wayne, IN
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30+ days ago

Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering (Optics) at L3Harris Technologies

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Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering (Optics)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job ID 37147

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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. 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: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Space Optics)

Job Code: 37147

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

This role will support the design and development of space borne precision optics, mirrors and mounts, and cryogenic optical systems for IR payloads. Includes completing mechanical systems analysis, architecture definition, Specification and ICD development with supporting trade studies.

Essential Functions:

  • Mechanical systems leadership for IR payloads and subsystems from requirement allocations and flow downs to specification and interface definition and compliance verification
  • Detailed mechanical design skills of precision optics for IR payloads including optical mirrors, mirror mounts, windows, filters focal plane mounts and telescopes for cryogenic applications
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing and Procurement during the build and test of mechanisms
  • Leadership of small to mid-sized cross-functional design teams for IR payloads and mechanical subsystems
  • Author PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
  • Perform trade studies to determine optimal designs
  • Assist with schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the major subsystem level
  • Responsible for directing and reviewing, the work of junior engineers and designers and technicians.
  • Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance
  • Up to 10% travel may be required

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience in design and testing for space environments (i.e., temperature, vacuum, radiation, etc.)
  • 3+ years of experience in 3D CAD modeling using industry standard tools
  • Experience with optical focus and thermalization design experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Secret Clearance is preferred
  • Optical alignment design experience
  • PTC Creo or Solidworks is strongly preferred
  • NASA 5017 and ABMA Standards knowledge
  • GD&T, tolerance stacks
  • Experience with Tribology
  • Prior COBRA or Orbis experience
  • Prior experience in developing aircraft structures or major sub-assemblies is strongly desired
  • Prior electronics packaging experience
  • Design experience in spaceborne IR optical systems

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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