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Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer

Orlando, Florida
Full Time On-site

L3Harris is seeking a motivated, early-career Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. This role supports the design and development of mechanical hardware for aerospace and defense systems, including structural assemblies, component installations, brackets, support equipment, and related hardware used in flight and ground applications. The position focuses on translating system and customer requirements into detailed, manufacturable designs and engineering documentation that satisfy performance, environmental, weight, and size constraints. Working under general supervision, this role independently develops mechanical design solutions, collaborates with cross-functional teams inside and outside the department, recommends improvements to design practices, and supports products through development, integration, test, and production. This position is located in Orlando, FL.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform technical mechanical design tasks and prepare detailed engineering documentation, with guidance from experienced engineers, for hardware used in flight and ground support applications. Hardware may include structural assemblies, component installations, brackets, machined parts, sheet metal parts, electromechanical assemblies, and support equipment.
  • Assist with updating design documentation through notice of revision (NOR) and tracking engineering changes through product data management (PDM) systems.
  • Support production, manufacturing, integration, and test activities through investigation and troubleshooting of engineering change requests (ECRs), build issues, and non-conformance concerns, while working with cross-functional teams to help identify practical design solutions.
  • Work with Integrated Product Teams to support execution of assigned design tasks within established schedules and program priorities.
  • Work from higher-level documentation and customer requirements to support detailed mechanical design activities, and participate in internal design reviews with guidance from experienced engineers.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with Creo Parametric , especially detail part design, large assembly management, and drawing documentation.
  • Familiarity with aerospace structure design, including structural assemblies, component installations, and bracket design..
  • Experience with material selection, sheet metal design practices, basic machining practices, and aerospace hardware selection.
  • Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and generating detailed engineering drawings and documentation for parts, assemblies, and installations.
  • Experience preparing part lists, engineering change documentation, and impact assessments.
  • Experience supporting production, manufacturing, integration, and test activities, including resolution of build issues and non-conformance concerns.
  • Ability to review engineering designs and drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements.
  • Experience preparing conceptual models and supporting design reviews.
  • Understanding of mechanical analysis considerations and techniques used for initial sizing and design verification.
  • Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels.
  • Experience using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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