Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

Job Code: 37682

Job Location: Ashaway, RI (on-site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)

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Harris is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineer who will design and manufacture electronic data acquisition systems for use in Anti-Submarine Warfare, ship self-defense, acoustic ranges and geophysical exploration products. The role involves utilization of CAD software to create blueprints, performing simulations to ensure safety and efficiency, and overseeing production to meet project specifications.

• Implement assigned projects and project tasks to provide mechanical engineering solutions including mechanical design, parts selection, CAD and modeling, stress analysis, thermal analysis, environmental impacts, packaging and assembly, and test equipment design for assigned projects.
• Extensive experience with CAD and FEA software to perform mechanical design and analysis is required.
• Ensure that assigned project tasks meet technical and schedule requirements. Identify problems and recommend work around plans and alternatives.
• Provide technical status, forecast technical needs and recommend changes as necessary to meet objectives.
• Prepare tradeoff models and candidates for evaluation.
• Conduct thorough design analyses including interface design, models, equipment prototypes and R&D test tools.
• Provide system test and evaluation support including input to test plans and procedures.
• Prepare engineering drawings and documents.
• Direct and coordinate activities for product assembly/fabrication, equipment operation and/or installation and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems. Responsible for following sound safety practices as documented in the company’s quality system manual.
• Implement check and balance procedures to monitor, review and evaluate design activities performed to assure conformance with customer requirements, company standards and sound engineering practices.
• Select materials necessary to support the design.
• Develop manufacturing and producibility analyses.
• Ensure that the design is fully compliant with customer specifications.
• Perform failure analyses and document results.
• Prepare design review material in support of PDR, CDR, FDR and technical audits for assigned designs.
• Develop, issue, and implement internal technical and engineering practices and procedures.
• Promote cordial relationships and foster and maintain a favorable business profile with customers, suppliers, co‑workers, industry and professional associations, government agencies and the local community.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government 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.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on mechanical design experience, including CAD modeling, design analysis, and engineering drawing preparation.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Autodesk Inventor or other comparable platforms such as Solid Works or CATIA) with demonstrated ability to produce engineering drawings, assembly models, and design documentation.
• Experience supporting fabrication, assembly, and/or production environments, including coordinating product build activities, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring designs meet customer and manufacturing specifications.

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor and ANSYS strongly preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Project Management experience.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities.
• Detail-oriented and high level of organization skills.
• Highly motivated and eager to learn and acquire new skills.

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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.