Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

Level 3 Communications, Inc$88K — $164K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of experience or Graduate Degree with 4 years of experience; alternatively, 10 years of relevant experience without a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, modify, and evaluate complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Prepare design specifications and analyses for formal review.
  • Analyze design approaches to fulfill production requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineers in optics, electronics, and software to perform structural and thermal analysis and develop CAD designs.
  • Support product development with conceptual CAD layouts and cost estimations.
  • Document and manage BOMs for new design life cycles.
  • Assist existing product designs in production through engineering change orders.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Education assistance.
  • Parental leave.
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 43087

Job Location: Rochester, NY

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 mechanical engineers in Rochester NY to work on a dynamic team to develop EO/IR solutions. They will have Mechanical Engineering responsibilities consisting of the design, development, modification, evaluation and analysis of complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, opto-mechanical components, subassemblies and systems. Candidate will work closely with cross functional members in engineering, manufacturing, & program management to design, develop & build high performance systems.

Essential Functions:
  • Design, develop, modify and evaluate complicated and difficult mechanical and electro-mechanical components, sub-systems and systems.
  • Prepare design specifications, analyses and recommendations for presentation and approval through a formal review process.
  • Analyze, develop, and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products and/or processes.
  • Interface with optical, electrical, software and system engineers, providing engineering analysis (structural/thermal) and CAD design from product inception to released fabrication drawings.
  • Provide support for product development and proposals for conceptual CAD layouts and cost estimation.
  • Complete documentation and BOMs to support life cycle of new or improved designs.
  • Provide support for existing product designs through the production cycle by incorporating engineering change orders (ECO).
  • Ability to obtain US Government clearance.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • SolidWorks modeling and drafting experience.
  • Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and ANSI Y14.5.
  • Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Matlab/Simulink.
  • Knowledge of analysis techniques including linear finite element (FE) stress modeling, heat transfer, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
  • Experience with advanced shock and vibration analysis and design for fatigue.
  • System development considering machine design and theory of mechanisms, thermal design considerations, and materials selection for demanding environments and applications.
  • Knowledge of mechanical part fabrication processes.
  • Experience in designs of electric motors, gears, bearings, and flexures
  • Electronics packaging knowledge
  • Stabilization, guidance and control
  • Hardware integration and troubleshooting
  • Engineering of aerospace products
  • Strong mechanical and geo-spatial comprehension skills
  • Control system modeling using Matlab/Simulink


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $88,500 - $164,500. 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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