Specialist, Mechanical Engineering
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineering Job Code: 46513 Job Location : Carlsbad, CA - 100% Onsite Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description L3 Harris seeking a Mechanical Engineer Specialist to design, develop, and qualify mechanical systems within a collaborative team environment. Your day-to-day work will center on 3D modeling, hardware design documentation, analysis, integration and testing, while operating within a multidisciplinary team.
Essential Functions:
- Assisting in the development, integration, fielding and operational support of modules and electronics for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries
- Familiarity in mechanical and electro-mechanical design in NX (similar 3D CAD tools are acceptable)
- Develop design documentation that includes drawings, specifications and data items that meet customer and military specifications
- Prototype, Integrate, and Test component parts and assemblies
- Assist with and generate report of stress, thermal, shock and vibration analysis using FEA software (ANSYS, etc.)
- Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems
- Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems
- Participate in peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
- Coordinate with manufacturing and quality engineering to ensure hardware is producible and inspectable.
- Adhere to company processes for product development, configuration management, purchasing, etc.
- Ability and willingness to travel (typically less than 30 days per year)
Required 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.
- Must be able to obtain US Secret Security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the design, development, and/or production of mechanical systems for the Aerospace and/or Defense industries, and/or packaging of modules and electronics with considerations of thermal and structural loading and for optimizations of size, weight, and power.
- Experience with stuctural and/or thermal analysis
- Understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5
- Experience writing and executing Environmental Test Plans (knowledge of MIL-STD-810)
- Experience with CAD software tools (NX) and PLM systems (Teamcenter).
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California 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. #LI-BR1
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Posted 20 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job