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L3Harris Scientist, Chief Mechanical Engineer (TS/SCI w/poly) in Palm Bay, Florida

Job Title: Scientist, Chief Mechanical Engineer (TS/SCI w/Poly)

Job Code: 11164

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

We are looking for driven Chief Mechanical Engineer to perform research, development, design, and analysis tasks on complex mechanical hardware including precision mechanisms, electro-mechanical hardware, and complex electronic packaging, in a program team environment. Program support and technical leadership over requirements definition, concept generation, material selection, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and final design, design documentation, and assembly/integration and testing. Candidate must have experience in 3D modeling, critical HW design and development, and the ability to work independently or within a multi-disciplined team environment.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead development of system level architecture for customer mission requirements

  • Support business as Chief Mechanical Engineer for Rogue and Dark Horse programs (and associated follow-on efforts)

  • Interface with customer, partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders in demonstrating technical capabilities

  • Integral member of future roadmapping efforts for the company and customer missions

  • Lead team(s) of 10-25 engineers

  • Cognizant backup to IPTLs, PE, and PM as necessary to sustain development schedules

  • Participate in working groups comprised of members from across program area community

  • Maintain a strong relationship with specific customer programs, customer personnel, and partners

  • Ability to make critical technical and programmatic decisions

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

  • Top Secret/SCI clearance with favorably adjudicated polygraph

  • Already possess tickets for Rogue and Dark Horse program areas

  • Experience interfacing with subcontractors, development of requirements documents, and writing technical SOWs

  • Prior or current experience with CAD tools such as Creo and understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards.

    Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of precision mechanisms and hardware development and in-depth knowledge of project management.

  • Experience in design or development of precision mechanisms and mechatronic systems.

  • Experience in additive manufacturing, part optimization and design for manufacture and assembly.

  • Experience with actuators, custom gear trains, fluid systems, electro-optical systems, materials testing, and manufacturing processes.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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