(Remote) Mechanical Engineering

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Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineer - Dynamics Analyst (Space Optical Systems)
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Dynamics Analyst to perform design, analysis, modeling, and testing of high-performance controls for electro-mechanical and optical-mechanical systems with focus on Attitude Control Systems, Controls, LOS/Jitter, and/or dynamic testing. The analyst will use their experience to model, analyze and simulate dynamic systems, utilizing methodologies for a variety of dynamic systems, but with a primary focus on system-level interdisciplinary electro-mechanical optical systems. Utilizing analysis tools like Bode, Nyquist, Nichols, pole-zero plots, root-locus, and frequency-response analysis.
Conducting analysis, synthesis, development, and implementation of feedback control systems. Structural Dynamics and Vibration Analysis: Performing structural dynamics and vibration analysis, including random vibration and acoustic analysis, design, measurement, and computation of multi-degree-of-freedom systems.
Employing finite-element-based computational methods, dynamic testing methods, and modal analysis (both analytical and experimental).
Optical Performance Analysis: Evaluating system-level optical performance related to pointing, smear, and jitter.
Digital Signal Processing: Applying fundamental concepts and techniques of digital signal processing theory and its applications, including discrete-time signals, systems, and modern digital processing algorithms for both time-domain and frequency-domain methods.

Model control systems as part of larger system simulations for electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical hardware
Algorithm development, implementation, flight software development, mission simulation, verification and validation
Multidisciplinary (hardware, electronics, and software) integrated system development and operation
Model characterization and performance predictions\evaluations
Modal\Random Vibration\Acoustic\Shock model predictions, testing and correlation
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. 2+ years of experience using MATLAB and Simulink.

• Professional experience with algorithm development and implementation for aerospace applications
• TS/SCI Security Clearance

Proficient in FE modeling and analysis tools, MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++
Knowledge of astrodynamics principles relevant to remote sensing. Familiarity with space mission analysis and design impacts on remote sensing.
Familiarity with key elements of modeling the end-to-end imaging chain of remote sensing systems, with particular focus on the LOS impacts on image quality.
Preferred experience with real-time control implementation, and embedded C/C++ programming.

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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