Scientist, Mechanical Engineer (Space Mechanisms)

Job Title: Scientist Mechanical Engineer - Mechanisms

Job Code: 32641

Job Location: Wilmington MA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic senior Mechanical Engineer to support customer-funded programs and internal research efforts within our Space Superiority and Imaging Division. Our Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance solutions serve a broad array of government civil and commercial customers by enhancing information superiority contributing to our national security and providing actionable data for the protection of property and human life. We specialize in high-reliability airborne and space-based remote sensing payloads that offer active and motion imaging and data processing exploitation and dissemination. We also provide solutions that map and monitor the earth for a variety of commercial and governmental users.

Mechanical Engineer to perform design development analysis and manufacturing tasks on complex mechanical hardware including precision space structures and mechanisms in a program team environment. Program support and technical leadership over requirements definition concept generation material and finish selection trade studies design sensitivity/optimization studies preliminary and detailed design design sensitivity and tolerance analysis design documentation Bill of Materials (BOM) management and assembly/integration and testing. Candidate must be in an expert in 3D modeling design for manufacturing and ability to work independently or within a multi-disciplined team environment.

In this role the candidate will:

• Design high-precision and complex space opto-mechanical telescopes hardware as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT). Hardware variety spans machined components composite structures deployable mechanisms opto-mechanical support structure bearings capital tooling and fixturing launch mechanisms
• Leverage high reliability flight-proven heritage design concepts in order to produce high quality designs within an aggressive timeline
• Lead and participate in technical team reviews and technical review boards
• Interface with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines to drive designs to closure (Structural Thermal Electrical Manufacturing Integration and Testing Quality Configuration Management).
• Present design details at program reviews to customers and independent reviewers.
• Develop and perform testing to show proof-of-concept and/or qualification of new designs.
• Support production operations with design of tooling test equipment and shop aids.
• Provide regular status updates to Program Management and Project Engineers on cost and schedule performance.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for establishing key performance error budgets.
• Able to identify and select mechanism components like ball bearings motors (servo stepper limited-angle torque solenoids and voice coils) position sensors (encoders resolvers LVDTs Hall effect) and springs
• Adept at calculating torque margin per AIAA S-114A-2020 and/or NASA-STD-5017
• Able to design launch lock solutions for mechanisms particularly for low shock and FOD containment
• Comfortable selecting lubricants for spaceflight applications near sensitive optics
• Able to design for vacuum environments over broad temperature ranges while maintaining cleanroom cleanliness
• Uses proven reliable design concepts to create high-quality new designs in aggressive timelines.
• Defines and establishes the technical approach to meet assigned objective.
• Directs coordinates and provides assistance to engineering team in order to meet assigned objectives.
• Prepares reports formal documentation and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and present results to both external and internal groups including leadership and customers including Preliminary Design reviews (PDR) Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM).
• Establish educational and training goals for area of expertise and ensure those goals are achieved

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Engineering Mechanics Control Systems or related disciplines from an ABET-accredited program and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• 8 years in CAD modeling and design tools
• Prior or current experience with spaceflight mechanism applications especially related to optical systems
• 7 years of professional experience leading a multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering team through system requirements design analysis test hardware build delivery and launch
• Professional experience with analysis methods (FEA and hand-calculations) is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong proficiency in design and 3D modeling of solids surfaces and assemblies (Creo NX Catia Solidworks Autodesk Inventor)
• Proficiency in analysis FEA tools such as FEMAP MSC Nastran and/or ANSYS
• Experience with Halpin Engineerings Orbis for bearing analysis
• Experience with MATLAB for analysis automation and data processing
• Proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis for mechanical designs as well as GD&T.
• Possess an understanding of the abilities and constraints of control/drive electronics and control law implementation including utilization of inertial measurements
• Experience in design of space-based mechanical structures mechanisms and electronics packaging along with engineering drawing development.
• Experience building hardware in a high reliability environment working with technicians
• Experience interfacing with machinist and designing parts for ease of manufacturing processes
• Strong familiarity with component level sub-assembly level and assembly level product testing.
• Proficiency with root cause corrective action (RCCA) tools (e.g. 5 why fishbone)
• Proficiency with risk management and mitigation tools such as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Experience serving on a Material Review Board (MRB) evaluate and disposition non-conforming hardware. Development of rework and structural repair procedures.
• Experience in leading engineering teams from conceptual through detailed design phases
• Proficiency working with a product data management (PDM) software and familiarity with configuration management best practices
• Familiarity with ISO 9000/AS-9100 Quality Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing 5S and Six Sigma fundamentals.
• Proficiency with fundamentals of project management (e.g. budget schedule technical execution risk management). Strong proficiency in MS project scheduling.
• Proficiency working with a product data manager (PDM) software and familiarity with configuration
• Training and mentoring of new hires and junior engineering staff members.

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 $146000.00 - $271000.00. 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. L3Harris 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.