Specialist Mechanical Engineer
- Location
- Northampton, MA, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineering Job Code: 44603 Job Location: Northampton, MA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description: We are looking for a Specialist Mechanical Engineer to support design effort by performing mechanical engineering design and analysis to establish validity of proposed designs. They will also participate in design reviews and provide feedback to enhance the structural and thermal performance of components and mechanisms.
Essential Functions:
- Develop working designs, computer solid models and design layouts of complex parts, mechanisms, and optical mounting using MCAD/MCAE tools
- Create/review detail and assembly drawings to ASME Y14.100 and internal standards.
- Perform and document structural and thermal analysis utilizing classical techniques and finite element analysis to establish the validity of proposed designs. Perform kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanisms. Perform modal shock and vibration analysis. Conduct and document thermal analysis and flow induced vibration analysis.
- Work with mechanical designers and other engineers to optimize designs for structural and thermal performance.
- Prepare and review design documentation in accordance with contract requirements and/or internal standards.
- Support the creation of technical performance specifications and assist Purchasing Dept. with procurement of items as necessary.
- Contribute to technical proposal efforts as part of a program capture team.
- Perform estimates for manpower and other resources factors for related tasks. Provide tasking inputs to support Integrated Master Schedule creation and maintenance
- Prepare and present internal and external design reviews, Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review activities to demonstrate the design meets all specifications and customer requirements. Critically examine a new or existing design to verify that design principles have been correctly applied.
- Support the assembly and integration of products/systems. Support mechanical system and component alignment, testing, troubleshooting and evaluation.
- Ensure quality through adherence to the Quality Systems Manual, applicable Standard Work Instructions and other standards invoked internally or contractually.
- Work independently and check/verify work performed by peers.
- Travel up to 10%
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 4 or more years of experience in Mechanical Engineering field. Graduate Degree and a min of 2 years of experience.
- Software used: CREO MCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook, Experience with Analysis tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS and CFDesign, PTC CREO/Simulate, and MathCAD
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts 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-BR2
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Posted 20 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job