Job Title: Scientist, Mechanical Engineering

　　Job Code: 5416

　　Job Location: Mason, OH (relocation can be provided for those that qualify)

　　Schedule: 9/80 with every other Friday off

　　About Space & Sensors:

　　L3Harris Space & Sensors Division, headquartered in Mason, Ohio, designs, develops, and manufactures complex systems (electronic, avionics, transceivers, transmitters, electro-optical, and electro-mechanical) for the defense, aerospace, and commercial markets. L3Harris is a recognized leader in Electro-Optical technologies that enable systems to support surveillance, reconnaissance, threat detection, and self-protection missions. Our world-class Space Avionics systems include equipment for Mars Rover/Landers/Orbiters, Launch Vehicles, and Imaging Satellite Communications. Space & Sensors team members bring their passion for innovation and engineering, their desire to push the envelope to adapt, communicate, and deliver on highly reliable mission-critical systems. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 9/80 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

　　Job Description:

　　As the space avionics packaging subject matter expert for the mechanical engineering department, you are a technical leader with a comprehensive knowledge of mechanical packaging for avionics systems for ground support equipment, launch vehicles, and spacecraft. The role of the subject matter expert is to ensure technical quality of the deliverables created by the space avionics packaging team, and to aid in laying the groundwork for success on future programs. The consulting engineer is an influencer, motivator, and leader who provides robust technical leadership to teams and programs.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Provide technical guidance on most difficult and complex problems.

　　Serve as technical expert in customer discussions where needed.

　　Support bid and proposal process (develop and approve technical approaches and estimates)

　　Identify skills gaps within department, for both current needs and future program support and technology development

　　Approve all technical documentation and deliverables, including (but not limited to) design change documentation, technical papers and substantiations, reports, and engineering review board presentations

　　Participate in customer meetings and technical interchanges as required

　　Participate in talent acquisition as required

　　Develop best practices and standard work

　　Provide mentorship and help skills development within department

　　Strategic thinker with broad understanding of space avionics industry

　　Outstanding communication (both verbal and written), collaboration, time management, presentation, and organizational skills

　　Experience with problem solving methods (RCCA, 8D, or others)

　　Working knowledge of CAD and analytical tools (Solidworks and Ansys preferred)

　　Extensive knowledge of mechanical design best practices, GD&T, high precision manufacturing processes, and common aerospace materials.

　　Ability to conduct reviews of mechanical designs, analysis, and change notices

　　Experience with creating engineering estimates, plans, and Bases of Estimates

　　Capable of working in an environment that is fast paced, demanding, with a focus on problem resolution and process improvement

　　Experience with total lifecycle of programs including proposals, bids, planning, assessing/managing risk, and execution

　　Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well within and outside of the organization including customers, vendors, and leadership with minimal oversight

　　Demonstrated complex problem solving and decision making — Able to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; able to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution

　　Must have demonstrated capability with all Essential Functions.

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

　　Minimum of 10 years of electronics packaging experience, with the majority in space-related applications.

　　3 years experience with MIL-STD-810 testing of hardware.

　　2 years experience with performing and interpreting finite element analysis for thermal and structural analyses

　　Must be a U.S. Citizen

　　Preferred Additional Skills:

　　Military/government customer experience

　　Active DoD Security Clearance

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　　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.