Member Engineering Staff - Mechanical Engineer

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Job Title Member Engineering Staff (MES) – Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) Job Code 37786 Job Location Camden, New Jersey (on‑Site) Schedule 9/80 regular (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off) About L3Harris Technologies L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end‑to‑end solutions that meet customers’ mission‑critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description L3Harris is seeking a Member, Mechanical Engineering Staff (MES) to support the design, layout, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electro‑mechanical devices and systems. This role is responsible for preparing design specifications, analyses, and recommendations for presentation and approval, while contributing to product development activities across assigned projects. The successful candidate will analyze mechanical requirements to help determine the feasibility of designs within time and cost constraints, investigate solutions to product or process issues, and consolidate results of mechanical design elements for assigned efforts.

This position also supports the origination or modification of material, component, and process specifications or requirements, and contributes to interpretation and implementation of customer specifications and documentation requirements. This is a Level 2 professional role and it is well suited for an intermediate mechanical engineering professional with practical knowledge of mechanical design and development tools, including 3D modeling software, finite element analysis (FEA), product line management (PLM) tools and configuration management practices. The position may support applications involving shipboard integrated communications, micro‑electronic packaging, rack design, and environmental ruggedization and testing.

The role works under moderate supervision, independently supports larger, moderately complex assignments, and contributes to achieving operational targets with some impact on departmental results. Essential Functions Support the design, layout, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electro‑mechanical devices, components, and systems. Prepare design specifications, engineering analyses, technical recommendations, and supporting documentation for review and approval.

Analyze mechanical requirements and assess feasibility of design approaches within schedule and cost constraints. Develop mechanical designs using 3D modeling software, including CREO, for components, assemblies, packaging concepts, and rack‑level integration. Support product data management activities using PLM tools, including Windchill, and follow established configuration‑management processes for engineering documentation and change control.

Perform finite element analysis (FEA) using tools such as Ansys to support evaluation of structural, thermal, and vibration performance. Investigate product and process issues using standard engineering methods, prior experience, and basic analysis. Consolidate and document results of mechanical design elements for assigned projects.

Conduct investigations involving the origination or modification of material, component, or process specifications and requirements. Perform product development activities, including drawing support and interpretation and implementation of customer specifications and documentation requirements. Support the design and packaging of hardware for shipboard integrated communications or similar ruggedized system applications.

Contribute to micro‑electronic packaging efforts, including thermal considerations, mechanical support, and integration of electronic assemblies. Support rack design activities, including packaging layout, mounting provisions, maintainability features, and cable routing considerations. Participate in environmental ruggedization and testing activities to help verify product performance in operational environments.

Communicate with contacts inside and outside the immediate team to explain and interpret job area processes, practices, and procedures. Identify and address changes within own job area and make basic adjustments to systems and processes to solve problems. Support project execution and coordination activities, including awareness of program cost and schedule performance.

May provide guidance and assistance to entry‑level professionals and support‑level employees. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Experience with 3D modeling software and mechanical design documentation. Practical knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices. Preferred Additional Skills Experience with CREO for part, assembly, and drawing development.

Experience with PLM systems, preferably Windchill. Familiarity with configuration management processes, engineering changes, and released technical baselines. Experience supporting FEA, preferably using Ansys, for structural, vibration, or thermal analysis.

Familiarity with mechanical design for ruggedized hardware or harsh environment applications. Experience supporting environmental ruggedization and testing. Familiarity with shipboard integrated communications systems or related defense, maritime, or electronics packaging applications.

Exposure to micro‑electronic packaging and dense electro‑mechanical integration. Experience with rack design for electronic systems packaging and integration. General awareness of project cost and schedule tracking; familiarity with earned value management (EVM) is a plus.

Ability to interpret customer specifications, technical documentation, and engineering requirements. Ability to solve routine and moderately complex problems using standard procedures, prior experience, and engineering judgment. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently on moderately complex assignments under moderate supervision. Compensation & Benefits In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $76,500.00 - $141,000.00. 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. EEO Statement L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Security Clearance Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. #J-18808-Ljbffr