Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering

Level 3 Communications, Inc$76K — $141K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of related experience, or a Graduate Degree with 0-2 years; or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and supporting aerospace/defense modules and electronics
  • Create mechanical designs using 3D CAD software
  • Produce design documentation aligning with military and customer specifications
  • Integrate and prototype mechanical components and assemblies
  • Conduct stress, thermal, shock, and vibration analysis with FEA software
  • Develop mechanical subsystem test plans and procedures
  • Evaluate component parts and systems through testing.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 42576

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Position Overview:

We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer Senior Associate to design, develop, and qualify mechanical systems within a collaborative team environment.

Your day-to-day work will center on 3D modeling, hardware deisgn documentation, analysis, integration and testing, while operating within a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist in the development, integration, and operational support of modules and electronics for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries
  • Mechanical design in 3D CAD
  • Develop design documentation that includes drawings, specifications and data items that meet customer and military specifications
  • Prototype, Integrate, and Test component parts and assemblies
  • Assist with and generate report of stress, thermal, shock and vibration analysis using FEA software (ANSYS, etc.)
  • Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems
  • Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems
  • Participate in peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and quality engineering to ensure hardware is producible and inspectable.
  • Adhere to company processes for product development, configuration management, purchasing, etc.
  • Ability and willingness to travel (typically less than 30 days per year)


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in the design, development, and/or production of mechanical systems for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries.
  • Experience with analysis
  • Understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5
  • Experience with CAD tools and PLM systems.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and access to U.S. Government/customer facilities.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $76,000 - $141,000. 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.

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