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Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris


Job Location:

Carlsbad, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 76000 - 141000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Associate Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 42576

Job Location: Carlsbad CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Position Overview:

Were seeking a Mechanical Engineer Senior Associate to design develop and qualify mechanical systems within a collaborative team environment.

Your day-to-day work will center on 3D modeling hardware deisgn documentation analysis integration and testing while operating within a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist in the development integration and operational support of modules and electronics for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries
  • Mechanical design in 3D CAD
  • Develop design documentation that includes drawings specifications and data items that meet customer and military specifications
  • Prototype Integrate and Test component parts and assemblies
  • Assist with and generate report of stress thermal shock and vibration analysis using FEA software (ANSYS etc.)
  • Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems
  • Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems
  • Participate in peer reviews PDRs CDRs and other required design reviews
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and quality engineering to ensure hardware is producible and inspectable.
  • Adhere to company processes for product development configuration management purchasing etc.
  • Ability and willingness to travel (typically less than 30 days per year)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in the design development and/or production of mechanical systems for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries.
  • Experience with analysis
  • Understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5
  • Experience with CAD tools and PLM systems.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and access to U.S. Government/customer facilities.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California is $76000 - $141000. 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.

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At L3Harris, we anticipate and mitigate risk with agile end-to-end solutions that meet our customers' mission-critical needs across all domains.

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