Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analyst

Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Palm Bay, FL

Schedule:

9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants.

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Harris has an opportunity for a Senior Specialist, Structural Analyst to join our talented engineering organization. Lead engineers are technical leaders across multidisciplinary teams of engineers to perform mechanical analysis tasks on complex opto‑mechanical systems and precision mechanisms in a program team environment. This position is responsible for the analysis of composite, metallic, ceramic, and glass components and assemblies for space and airborne systems.

• Interpret design specifications and create finite element models of complex components and assemblies for structural analysis.
• Analyze the models for stress, strain, displacement, modes, etc. at both component and assembly levels.
• Proficiency with FEMAP for pre and post processing FE models and in NASTRAN for solving static/dynamic, random analyses.
• Prepare reports, formal documentation, and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and presenting results to both external and internal groups.
• Mentor and lead mechanical teams of junior engineers and designers.
• Defines and establishes the technical approach to meet assigned objective.
• Directs, coordinates and provides assistance to engineering team in order to meet assigned objectives.
• Organization of structural design and analysis as an IPT lead; frequently interfacing directly with customer technical leads and management.
• Participates in and present information for Preliminary Design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM).
• Interfaces with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines to drive designs to closure (Thermal, Systems Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, Integration and Testing, Quality, Configuration Management).
• Presents design details at program reviews to customers and independent reviewers.
• Support new business opportunities.
• Work multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment and adapt quickly to changing situations.

• Bachelor’s Degree and a 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.
• Professional experience years of structural analysis methods (FEA and hand‑calculations), and experience with FEA and Pre/Post Processor software (preferably Femap with Nastran).
• Professional experience in aerospace systems with an emphasis on structural/dynamics analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

• Knowledge of system level hardware design & development, mechanical and structural analysis, payload level integration & test, and risk mitigation for space‑based environments.
• Able to support programs with mission/requirements definition, concept generation, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and final design selection, component selection, integration and test support, materials selection, FEM modeling, design documentation and collaboration with manufacturing operations for fabrication in a program team environment.
• Experience with optics and/or opto‑mechanical hardware.
• Ability to work independently and within a multi‑disciplined team environment.
• Experience as a lead engineer, project engineer, or IPT lead is a plus.
• Experience in the space industry highly desired.
• Familiarity with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with computational programming such as Matlab or Python.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance or the ability to satisfy requirements for a TS/SCI (SSBI).

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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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