Mechanical Test Engineering Specialist

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Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineer IPTL – Space Systems
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants
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. 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.
Project management skills
Schedule development and maintenance (MS Project preferred)
Earned value metrics and understanding of cost and schedule performance indicators
Risk and opportunity management

Strong communication and presentation skills to internal and external customers
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
Work within a highly dynamic and changing environment and adapt to shifting customer priorities
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines from an ABET Accredited program and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 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
• 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-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
Fast learner able to adjust to project needs and learn new skills quickly
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. 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. 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. 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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