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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Specialist - Mechanical Engineering Sign on bonuses starting at $15K

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeRochester, NY, USA$88.5k - $164.5k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; alternatively, at least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, modify, and evaluate complex mechanical and electro-mechanical components, subsystems, and systems.
  • Prepare design specifications, analyses, and recommendations for presentation and approval through a formal review process.
  • Analyze, develop, and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or processes.
  • Interface with optical, electrical, software, and systems engineers, providing structural and thermal engineering analysis and computer-aided design from product inception through released fabrication drawings.
  • Support product development and proposals by preparing conceptual computer-aided design layouts and cost estimates.
  • Complete documentation and bills of materials to support the life cycle of new or improved designs.
  • Support existing product designs through the production cycle by incorporating engineering change orders.

Desired Qualifications

  • SolidWorks modeling and drafting experience.
  • Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and ANSI Y14.5.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Knowledge of analysis techniques including linear finite element stress modeling, heat transfer, and computational fluid dynamics.
  • Experience with advanced shock and vibration analysis and design for fatigue.
  • Experience in 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.
  • Experience designing electric motors, gears, bearings, and flexures.
  • Knowledge of electronics packaging.
  • Knowledge of stabilization, guidance, and control.
  • Hardware integration and troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience engineering aerospace products.
  • Strong mechanical and geospatial comprehension skills.
  • Experience with control system modeling using MATLAB/Simulink.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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