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Sr. Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

L3Harris


Job Location:

Camden, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 102000 - 189000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (16 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Sr. Specialist Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 42938

Job Location: Camden NJ (On-Site)

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

L3Harris Technologies Power Systems is an agile defense technology innovator delivering end-to-end solutions for the US Navy Shipbuilding programs. With capabilities in ship control systems manufacturing and turn-key ship overhauls that meet customers mission-critical needs.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for general mechanical engineering electro-mechanical design and structural and thermal analysis of power switchboards and circuit breakers for Navy-based electronic systems. Given the system complexity the associated responsibilities and assignments require the exercise of considerable initiative planning and independent judgment. He/she shall demonstrate technical acuity which encompasses interpretation of specifications/requirements and resolution of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical design and analysis problems. Shall be able to lead mechanical engineering design efforts on a project.

Essential Functions:

  • Reviews and interprets specifications and requirements to determine structural thermal electro-mechanical and safety-critical characteristics/considerations for the mechanical designs.
  • Prepares material and labor cost estimates for proposed designs and proposals.
  • Works directly with all engineering supporting disciplines from concept through final product design and production.
  • Responsible for project budget/schedule adherence for assigned tasks.
  • Will be responsible for all aspects of mechanical design and analysis. These efforts include electro-mechanical calculations thermal analysis structural analysis electronics packaging and mechanical concepts for new and updated products.
  • Performs electro-mechanical calculations and analyses to support design development component selection actuation/motion performance tolerance evaluation and product qualification.
  • Coordinates and reviews the work of the program design team provides direction for design and analysis details and supports the preparation of mechanical drawings.
  • Supports manufacturing build and qualification testing requirements including troubleshooting root cause analysis and implementing design improvements.
  • Reviews and approves project documentation change requests etc. and ensures appropriate documentation on projects.
  • Processes and manages new/design changes on assigned projects using PLM system.
  • Interfaces with customers vendors and production to develop product requirements and solutions.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with minimum 6 years of prior related experience; or Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Or in lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience with mechanical layout and packaging of such systems.
  • 6 years experience using 3-D CAD software tools in design function SolidWorks or equivalent solid modeling software experience required.
  • 5 years of experience in military and/or regulated industry specifications and standards pertaining to design testing hardware material and processes.
  • 5 years of experience in Commercial/Navy/Military Specifications for environmental qualification testing.
  • Experience with electro-mechanical systems design and analysis including electro-mechanical calculations supporting mechanism design component sizing actuation tolerance analysis and system integration.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience working with Power Switchboard or similar low/medium-voltage/high-power type equipment.
  • Experience with bills of material drawing release and engineering change processes.
  • Experience with PLM systems and configuration-controlled design documentation.
  • Experience with structural analysis software ANSYS Workbench preferred or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and execute own tasks with minimal guidance.
  • Experience with additive manufacturing materials and techniques.
  • Ability to lead others in design team and execute tasks on-time and on-budget.
  • Excellent technical writing skills demonstrated through authorship of technical documentation such as design reports test procedures etc.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role is $102000 - $189000. 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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