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Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineer – Structural Analysis (Space Structures)

Job Code: 40736

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Sign-On Bonus: A sign-on bonus of up to $15K may be included as part of an offer package for this level

Job Description:

L3Harris has an opportunity for a Structural Analyst to join our talented engineering organization within the Space Superiority and Imaging division. This position is for an experienced professional that will perform mechanical analysis tasks on complex opto-mechanical systems and precision mechanisms in a program team environment. This position is responsible for the analysis of composite, metallic, ceramic, and glass components and assemblies for exquisite space and airborne systems.

Essential Functions:

Interpret design specifications and create finite element models of complex components and assemblies for structural analysis.

Analyze the models for stress, strain, displacement, modes, etc. at both component and assembly levels.

Prepare reports, formal documentation, and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and presenting results to both external and internal groups.

Ensure a comprehensive technical approach to meet assigned goals while providing assistance to engineering team in order to meet team objectives.

Frequently interface directly with customer technical leads and management.

Participates in and present information for Preliminary Design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM).

Interfaces with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines to drive designs to closure (Thermal, Systems Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, Integration and Testing, Quality, Configuration Management).

Presents design details at program reviews to customers and independent reviewers.

Support new business opportunities

Work multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing situations

Qualifications:

4+ years with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree required or 2+ years of experience with a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

2+ years of professional experience years of structural analysis methods (FEA and hand-calculations)

Professional experience with FEA and Pre/Post Processor software (preferably Femap with Nastran)

2+ years of professional experience in aerospace systems with an emphasis on structural/dynamics analysis

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

Active U.S. Security clearance is preferred

Knowledge of system level hardware design & development, mechanical and structural analysis, payload level integration & test, and risk mitigation for space-based environments.

Experience supporting programs with mission/requirements definition, concept generation, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and final design selection, component selection, integration and test support, materials selection, FEM modeling, design documentation and collaboration with manufacturing operations for fabrication in a program team environment.

Experience with optics and/or opto-mechanical hardware.

Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplined team environment

Experience in the space industry highly desired

Familiarity with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor and CREO

Experience with computational programming such as Matlab or Python.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $88,500.00 - $164,500.00. 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.