Spec, Electro​/Opto-Mechanical Engineer

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Harris 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.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electro/Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead and execute the design, integration, testing, and production support of complex electro-mechanical systems involving electronics packaging, sensor integration, optical systems packaging, and electro-optical mechanism design. This role is suited for a mid-level engineer who has developed a strong technical foundation and is ready to take greater ownership of hardware development efforts, contribute to cross-functional project execution, and begin mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively across mechanical, electrical, optical, software, firmware, systems engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver tightly integrated solutions for advanced, high-reliability products and systems. Responsibilities include electro-mechanical system design and analysis, electronics and sensor packaging, optical systems packaging, electro/opto-mechanism design, CAD modeling, tolerance analysis, thermal and structural analysis, hardware bring-up, test fixture development, and design-for-manufacture-and-assembly (DFMA). This engineer is expected to work with increasing independence, drive technical decisions within their scope, and actively contribute to design reviews, project planning, and process improvement efforts.

• Lead and execute the design and integration of electro-mechanical assemblies, including gear-trains, motors, adjustable mounts, flexures, and precision mechanisms for demanding operational environments including temperature extremes, shock, vibration, and contamination
• Develop electronics packaging designs that account for thermal management, shock and vibration, EMI/EMC constraints, signal integrity, manufacturability, and long-term reliability
• Lead sensor packaging and integration efforts, including physical layout, interface definition, keep-in/keep-out volume management, connector and harness routing, and interface coordination with electrical, optical and systems engineering teams
• Design and integrate optical systems packaging, including opto-mechanical mounts, lens assemblies, detector housings, alignment features, and precision positioning hardware for electro-optical systems
• Develop electro-optical mechanism designs, including gimballed systems, scanning mechanisms, focus assemblies, and precision positioning hardware, with demonstrated understanding of performance, alignment, and environmental requirements
• Perform and interpret structural, modal, thermal, and fluid flow analyses using FEA and CFD tools to validate designs, resolve technical issues, and support hardware decisions
• Create and maintain CAD models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings in accordance with engineering standards, GD&T practices, and program-specific requirements
• Drive prototype fabrication, hardware bring-up, assembly procedures, and manufacturing build support with increasing ownership and accountability
• Design and develop test equipment, validation fixtures, and production support tooling
• Lead or support hardware testing, data collection and analysis, failure analysis, and root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions
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