Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Associate, Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 2 years experience or Graduate Degree with up to 2 years experience, or 6 years related experience without a degree.
  • Familiarity with advanced design software such as Creo Parametric and Intralink.
  • Experience in resolving production and non-conformance issues is preferred.
  • Knowledge in high-density PWB design and generation of detailed engineering drawings is a plus.
  • Ability to read and interpret cable harness schematics and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical design tasks for electro-mechanical equipment with supervision.
  • Update and track design documentation and engineering changes.
  • Support manufacturing and integration by troubleshooting engineering change requests and non-conformance issues.
  • Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to meet project timelines.
  • Participate in internal design reviews and contribute to design activities based on customer requirements.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact aerospace and defense projects.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate, Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Job Code: 42122

Job Location: Orlando, FL

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a motivated, early-career Mechanical Packaging Engineer to join our team. This role supports the design and development of electronic packaging solutions for aerospace and defense systems. Types of systems may include interconnect cabling and harnessing, flight electronics boxes and associated printed wire boards, and electrical ground support and test equipment. The position focuses on integrating electronic components into mechanically robust assemblies that support thermal, environmental, weight, and size requirements, while working with a cross-functional team to solve practical engineering challenges. This position is located in Orlando, FL.

Essential Functions:

Perform technical design tasks and prepare detailed engineering documentation, with guidance from experienced engineers, for electro-mechanical equipment used in flight hardware. Electro-mechanical equipment includes ruggedized enclosed electronic equipment, cables, printed wire boards (PWBs), circuit card assemblies (CCAs), mechanical components, and support equipment.

Assist with updating design documentation through notice of revision (NOR) and tracking engineering changes through product data management (PDM) systems.

Support production, manufacturing, and integration activities through investigation and troubleshooting of engineering change requests (ECRs), build issues, and non-conformance concerns, while working with cross-functional teams to help identify solutions.

Work with Integrated Product Teams to support execution of assigned tasks within established schedules and program priorities.

Work from higher-level documentation and customer requirements to support technical design activities, and participate in internal design reviews with guidance from experienced engineers.

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, Graduate Degree with 0-2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with Creo Parametric, including Cabling and Harness / Manufacturing.

Familiarity with Creo Piping and Intralink.

Experience resolving production and non-conformance related issues.

Experience with PWB design for high-density designs.

Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and generating detailed engineering drawings.

Ability to review and interpret cable / harness schematics and interconnect diagrams.

Familiarity with reading schematics for electrical cable assemblies in order to help define and select connectors, backshells, splices, wiring, and related hardware.

Familiarity with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design.

Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels.

Experience using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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