Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

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Harris 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. L3

Harris 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.

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Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

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Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end‑to‑end solutions that meet customers’ mission‑critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3

Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

• Support design effort by performing mechanical engineering analysis to establish validity of proposed designs.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to enhance the structural and thermal performance of components and mechanisms.
• Develop designs using 3D computer aided design tools.

• Perform and document structural and analysis utilizing classical techniques and finite element analysis to establish the validity of proposed designs. Perform kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanisms. Perform modal shock and vibration analysis. Conducts thermal analysis, flow analysis, and vibration analysis.
• Work with other mechanical designers and other engineers to optimize designs for structural and thermal performance.
• Participate in design reviews to demonstrate that design meets all specification and customer requirements.
• Support the creation of technical performance specifications and assist Purchasing Dept. with procurement of items as necessary.
• Adhere to budget and schedule commitments.
• Prepare and review design documentation in accordance with contract requirements and/or internal standards.
• Perform estimates for manpower and other resources factors for analysis‑related tasks.
• Prepare and present internal and external design reviews, Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review activities to demonstrate the design meets all specifications and customer requirements. Critically examine a new or existing design to verify that design principles have been correctly applied.
• Develop working designs, computer solid models, design layouts and drawings using MCAD/MCAE tools.
• Ensure quality through adherence to the Quality Systems Manual, applicable Standard Work Instructions and other standards invoked internally or contractually.
• Work in a typical office environment with exposure to light manufacturing environment and laboratory environment.
• Use of safety equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (~10%).

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree with 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in Siemens
  
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• Experience with analysis tools such as Ansys, MathCAD, and CFDesign for structural, thermal, and vibration analysis.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience transitioning designs from prototype to production, including support for Low‑Rate Initial Production (LRIP).
• Ability to perform classical hand calculations and interpret convergence data to validate finite element analysis (FEA) results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,…