Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

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: Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineering    Job Code: 42938   Job Location: Camden, NJ (On-Site)   Schedule: 9/80 Regular (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)     L3Harris Technologies Power Systems is an agile defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions for the US Navy Shipbuilding programs. With capabilities in ship control systems, manufacturing and turn-key ship overhauls that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

This position is responsible for general mechanical engineering, electro-mechanical design, and structural and thermal analysis of power switchboards and circuit breakers for Navy-based electronic systems. Given the system complexity, the associated responsibilities and assignments require the exercise of considerable initiative, planning, and independent judgment. He/she shall demonstrate technical acuity which encompasses interpretation of specifications/requirements and resolution of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical design and analysis problems. Shall be able to lead mechanical engineering design efforts on a project.   Essential Functions:   Reviews and interprets specifications and requirements to determine structural, thermal, electro-mechanical, and safety-critical characteristics/considerations for the mechanical designs. Prepares material and labor cost estimates for proposed designs and proposals. Works directly with all engineering supporting disciplines from concept through final product design and production. Responsible for project budget/schedule adherence for assigned tasks. Will be responsible for all aspects of mechanical design and analysis. These efforts include electro-mechanical calculations, thermal analysis, structural analysis, electronics packaging, and mechanical concepts for new and updated products. Performs electro-mechanical calculations and analyses to support design development, component selection, actuation/motion performance, tolerance evaluation, and product qualification. Coordinates and reviews the work of the program design team, provides direction for design and analysis details, and supports the preparation of mechanical drawings. Supports manufacturing build and qualification testing requirements, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing design improvements. Reviews and approves project documentation, change requests, etc. and ensures appropriate documentation on projects. Processes and manages new/design changes on assigned projects using PLM system. Interfaces with customers, vendors, and production to develop product requirements and solutions. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with minimum 6 years of prior related experience; or Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Experience with mechanical layout and packaging of such systems. 6+ years experience using 3-D CAD software tools in design function,