Sr Specialist, Mechanical Engineer IPTL

Overview L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer IPTL – Space Systems Job Location: Rochester, NY Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!) Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants Job Description This Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead position provides subassembly and system integration and test engineering execution across a broad range of optical, electrical and mechanical assemblies to meet critical program deliverables. As a team leader this role manages and contributes to engineering tasks, from proposals to system architecture to hardware development, integration, test and delivery. The candidate will be part of a larger program team as a leader dedicated to meeting the customer’s technical, cost and schedule needs. Program support and technical leadership over requirements definition, concept generation, material selection, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and final design, design documentation, manufacturing, and assembly/integration and testing. Reviews status of engineering projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepares status reports. Identifies, tracks, mitigates, manages, and dispositions program-level risks and opportunities. Estimate resource and material needs for the project/product. Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received. Must have ability and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects and will have regular contact with customers. Candidate must have proficiency in 3D modeling, design for manufacturing (DfMA), mechanical analysis and ability to work independently or within a multi-disciplined team environment. Essential Functions Project management skills Schedule development and maintenance (MS Project preferred) Resource and skillset management and alignment Earned value metrics and understanding of cost and schedule performance indicators Risk and opportunity management Leadership skills Strong communication and presentation skills to internal and external customers Conflict management Working with a cross functional team Applies engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques to complex payloads and space vehicles Lead the program to meet quarterly and annual financial commitments to the Business Area Understand and implement business area long term strategy as it applies to the program Work collaboratively with functional organizations to ensure that all resources are available and empowered to meet program goals Work within a highly dynamic and changing environment and adapt to shifting customer priorities Qualifications / Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines from an ABET Accredited program and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. 4+ years experience with mechanical detailed design and new product development, manufacturing processes, and MCAD modeling tools Experience managing technical, cost, and schedule performance in a professional setting Professional experience leading a technical team Preferred Qualifications / Skills Active Top Secret/SCI is highly preferred Project Management certificate is preferred Experience with optical payload, space vehicle integration and testing is preferred Experience integrating and testing complex optical/mechanical/electrical systems Experience in at least one of the following areas: integration of hardware & software systems, electrical system end-to-end test, space vehicle level integration & test Ability to work closely with Customers, Business Development, and all functional disciplines Has proven track record with long term planning and attention to detail Knowledge of Government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS) Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, even when having no direct authority over them Fast learner able to adjust to project needs and learn new skills quickly Compensation and Benefits In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $88,500 - $164,500. 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. EEO / Security 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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