Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Opto-Mechanical)

Location: Rochester, NY, US

Employment Type: Full-Time

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Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Opto-Mechanical)

Job Code: 43201

Job Location: Rochester, NY 

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

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

Job Description:

Design and development of space-based optomechanical systems and/or mechanical support equipment often with interfaces to precision composite structures for spacecraft payloads. Responsibilities include completing optomechanical performance, manufacturing, and reliability assessments, mechanical assembly definitions, and technical specifications with supporting trade studies. Trade studies include considerations for feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Technical activities include documentation of recommendations for presentation, review, and approval. Activities also include developing design concepts, supporting drawing creation, assigning and evaluating tolerances, and driving drawing releases. Candidate will actively participate in cross-functional teams of engineers and designers to accomplish the above assignments. Responsibilities may include investigating solutions to product or process problems.

Essential Functions:

• Apply experience in opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical design, tooling/fixture design
• ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard
• Utilization of finite element analysis
• Ability to apply knowledge of mechanical design principles
• Oversee suppliers, including technical oversight and mechanical ICD/specification development
• Communication skills (verbal and written) for internal and external presentations and reviews. Communication includes within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.

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.
• Experience with finite element analysis
• Experience using CAD tools

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Secret clearance or higher
• CAD experience, especially PTC Creo
• Experience in an aerospace and/or optics environment
• Understanding of space-based optical system design
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills with emphasis on using and/or directing finite element analysis (FEA) desired especially FEMAP, with knowledge of hand calculations

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $76,500.00 - $142,500.00. 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.

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