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. 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: Specialist, Mechanical Engineering Job Code: 42354 Job Location: Amityville, New York Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off   Job Description:   We are seeking an innovative Mechanical Engineer to join our team dedicated to designing and developing high performance mechanical systems to address suspension and release systems on state-of-the-art airborne platforms. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to design, prototype, and produce the next generation solutions to meet next generation platform requirements. Your expertise will help transform requirements into innovative and reliable design solutions that exceed customer expectations.   Tactical Airborne Systems (TAS) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced suspension and release systems, airborne telemetry solutions, antenna apertures, and displays that support military and commercial aircraft, missiles and munitions.   Essential Functions:   Provide creative and innovative design solutions that meet product requirements for high performance, high pressure pneumatic mechanisms/systems. Work closely with a broad team from engineering and operations to collaborate on effective solutions to design challenges. Support conceptual and detail design processes by using your background in CAD design Provide support to structural and thermal analysis tasks including first order hand calculations and FEA. Present data in design review settings (e.g. PDR, CDR), both internal and external Provide strong contributions to the overall product design dialogue from inception to production. Provide hands-on support during development, integration and test activities. This role requires your presence on-site in Amityville, New York Up to 10% travel may be required Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. 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:   Degree to be in mechanical engineering or a related field CAD design skills, including part, and assembly-level modeling in a mechanical design software such as Creo. CAD drafting skills with the ability to interpret and create 2D drawings Strong communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation) Basic knowledge of structural analysis methods using hand calculations Ability to manage small to medium projects or processes that are both inside and outside of immediate job area.   In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York (Greater NYC area) is $88,500.00 MIN - $164,500.00 MAX.  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