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Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: L3Harris
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-30
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 76500 - 141500 USD Yearly USD 76500.00 141500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title

Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering

Location

San Diego, CA

Schedule

9/80 (employee works 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and has every other Friday off)

Responsibilities
  • Own all aspects of the mechanical design for products under your control.
  • Design, develop, modify and evaluate complicated mechanical and electro-mechanical components, sub-systems, and systems.
  • Work closely with Designers and Drafters to maintain Engineering models and detailed drawings.
  • Work with Configuration Management to maintain all design documentation.
  • Work multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing situations.
  • Provide support for existing product designs through the production cycle by incorporating engineering change orders (ECO).
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills
  • Electronic packaging experience for space and/or airborne environments.
  • CAD proficiency using Solid Works or CREO.
  • Understanding of industry standards including ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and ASME Y14.100 (Engineering Drawing Practices), and their application techniques.
  • Experience with random vibration and shock mechanical testing and validation in accordance with MIL-STD-810.
  • Experience conducting structural and/or thermal finite element analysis (FEA) using software tools such as Solid Works Simulation, ANSYS, Nastran, Flotherm, etc.
  • Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFMA) experience.
  • Experience with ECAD-MCAD translation.
  • Knowledge of PCB layout and design practices and standards.
  • System development considering machine design and theory of mechanisms, thermal design considerations, and materials selection for demanding environments and applications.
  • Knowledge of mechanical part fabrication processes.
Salary & Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater

D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $76,500 - $141,500. 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. L3

Harris 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 available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

EEO Statement

L3

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.

L3

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

Security Clearance

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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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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