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Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer

Cincinnati, Ohio
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Applies mechanical engineering principles to support, and maintain, L3Harris FOS product lines during design, development, and production.  This role supports design, development, and testing of new products; interacting with a multidisciplinary design team and working within established design guidelines to ensure products meet or exceed customer specifications.  In addition, this role supports production of existing products, working with manufacturing and quality to troubleshoot issues, document changes, and adhere to AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.

Essential Functions:

  • Act as lead mechanical engineer on various programs holding the responsibility for ensuring the designs and product performance meet customer specifications.
  • Apply mechanical engineering principles to generate new designs, or modify existing designs, in accordance with company design guidelines and procedures.
  • Apply configuration management principles to design documentation and technical data packages.
  • Generate, modify, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, compliance matrices, etc. in accordance with industry, company, and customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering analysts to conduct finite element analysis on new designs showing compliance to internal guidelines, DoD requirements and customers' specifications.
  • Participate in failure investigations, where appropriate, related to design, production build processes, and customer returns.
  • Prepare materials for internal and customer design reviews, and effectively present material to design review teams.
  • Devise design verification test sequences to demonstrate compliance with specified performance environments (temperature, vibration, shock, acceleration, etc). Prepare associated test plans, and test reports.
  • Participate in efforts to drive process improvements which increase efficiency and lower cost.
  • Support active production, which includes but is not limited to test fixture and tooling designs, product trouble shooting, document and drawing updates, process control improvements, and product design improvements.
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that is cooperative and supportive of customers, co-workers and managers.
  • Ability & willingness to be adaptable and accept feedback as part of the design review process.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or other related Engineering field and a minium 4 years of prior relevant work experience.  Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant work. In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Professional experience with CAD software such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX etc.
  • Professional experience with GD&T application and interpretation.
  • Professional experience with dimensional stack-up/tolerance analysis.
  • Professional experience with manufacturing methods and design for manufacturability (DFMA).

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Proficient knowledge of physics, engineering mechanics, fatigue, and mechanics of materials.
  • Proficient knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer.
  • Proficient knowledge of dynamics and vibration (time and frequency domains).
  • Knowledgeable in DoD and MIL standards/specifications or other highly regulated industry.
  • Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
  • Knowledgeable in engineering materials and 3D printing.
  • Familiarity with finite element analysis tools and methods.
  • Knowledgeable in statistical analysis.
  • Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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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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