Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 years of mechanical engineering experience, or a Graduate Degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of related experience without a degree.
  • Must be eligible for US Secret Security clearance.
  • Experience in mechanical and electro-mechanical design with 3D CAD tools, particularly NX.
  • Familiarity with stress, thermal, shock, and vibration analysis using FEA software (e.g., ANSYS).
  • Understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical systems for aerospace or defense applications within a team.
  • Create design documentation including drawings and specifications that comply with customer requirements.
  • Prototype, integrate, and test components and assemblies effectively.
  • Conduct analysis on mechanical subsystems to support design decisions.
  • Develop and implement test plans for mechanical subsystems and perform evaluations.
  • Engage in peer reviews and design reviews such as PDRs and CDRs for quality assurance.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure product integrity.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance for employee well-being.
  • 401(k) match to encourage future financial planning.
  • Flexible spending accounts to manage healthcare costs.
  • Education assistance for continuous professional development.
  • Parental leave and paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Company-paid holidays to promote time away from work.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 40485

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA - 100% Onsite

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

Job Description

L3 Harris seeking a Mechanical Engineer Specialist 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:
  • Assisting in the development, integration, fielding and operational support of modules and electronics for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries
  • Familiarity in mechanical and electro-mechanical design in NX (similar 3D CAD tools are acceptable)
  • 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)


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Must be able to obtain US Secret Security clearance.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the design, development, and/or production of mechanical systems for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries, and/or packaging of modules and electronics with considerations of thermal and structural loading and for optimizations of size, weight, and power.
  • Experience with stuctural and/or thermal analysis
  • Understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5
  • Experience writing and executing Environmental Test Plans (knowledge of MIL-STD-810)
  • Experience with CAD software tools (NX) and PLM systems (Teamcenter).
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California 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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