Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering *Sign on bonuses starting at $15K*
L3HARRIS Technologies
Rochester, NY · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering *Sign on bonuses starting at $15K* Job Code: 47458 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 Secret Security 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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