🚀 Lead, Structural Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems)

Job Title: Lead, Structural Mechanical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Code: 29838

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

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

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

L3Harris has an opportunity for a Lead Structural Analyst to join our talented engineering organization. Lead engineers are technical leaders across multidisciplinary teams of engineers to 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 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.
• Mentor and lead mechanical teams of junior engineers and designers.
• Defines and establishes the technical approach to meet assigned objective.
• Directs, coordinates and provides assistance to engineering team in order to meet assigned objectives.
• Organization of structural design and analysis as an IPT lead; frequently interfacing 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
• Mentor junior level engineers
• Work multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment and adapt quickly to changing situations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience of structural analysis methods (FEA and hand-calculations), and experience with FEA and Pre/Post Processor software (preferably Femap with Nastran)
• 5+ 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:

• Knowledge of system level hardware design & development, mechanical and structural analysis, payload level integration & test, and risk mitigation for space-based environments.
• Able to support 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 as a lead engineer, project engineer, or IPT lead is a plus.
• Experience in the space industry highly desired
• Familiarity with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor
• Experience with computational programming such as Matlab or Python.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance or the ability to satisfy requirements for a TS/SCI (SSBI).

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 $119,500.00 - $222,500.00. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Please be aware 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.

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