Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical EngineeringJob Code: 40211Job Location: Rochester, NYJob Schedule: 9/80Job Description: The Mechanical Engineer will design and develop space-based optomechanical systems and/or mechanical support equipment with interfaces to precision composite structures for spacecraft payloads.
Essential Functions: - Responsible for completing optomechanical performance, manufacturing, and reliability assessments, mechanical assembly definitions, and technical specifications with supporting trade studies.
- Documentation of recommendations for presentation, review, and approval.
- Develop design concepts
- Support drawing creation, assign and evaluate tolerances, and drive drawing releases.
- Participate in cross-functional teams of engineers and designers to accomplish assignments.
- Investigate solutions to product or process problems.
- Oversight of suppliers, including technical oversight and mechanical ICD/specification development
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.
Preferred Additional Skills:- Secret clearance or higher
- CAD experience, especially PTC Creo
- Experience in an aerospace and/or optics environment
- Understanding of space-based optical system design
- Experience with opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical design, tooling/fixture design
- Experience with the ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard
- Strong analytical skills with emphasis on using and/or directing finite element analysis (FEA) desired especially FEMAP, with knowledge of hand calculations
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $76,500 - $142,500 . 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. The application window for this posting will end on September 30, 2026.
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