Step Forward With Us

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 Title: Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineering 

Job Code: 37822

Job Location: Camden, NJ (On-Site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)

L3Harris Technologies Power Systems is an agile defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions for the US Navy Shipbuilding programs. With capabilities in ship control systems, manufacturing and turn-key ship overhauls that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for supporting the design, layout, analysis, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and systems for power switchboards and circuit breakers used in Navy-based electronic systems. The engineer applies practical mechanical engineering knowledge to develop and document mechanical designs, support product development efforts, and help resolve product or process issues for new and updated hardware. Under moderate supervision, this role works independently on moderately complex assignments and supports larger project efforts from concept through production. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, drafting, mechanical packaging, structural and thermal analysis support, interpretation of specifications, and implementation of customer and documentation requirements. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and test to help achieve project objectives, schedules, and product performance requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Supports the design, layout, development, and documentation of mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies for power switchboards, circuit breakers, and related equipment.
• Reviews and interprets customer specifications, internal requirements, and applicable military/industry standards to determine mechanical, structural, thermal, environmental, and safety-related design considerations.
• Develops 3D models, detail drawings, assemblies, bills of material, and engineering documentation in accordance with program and company standards.
• Performs or supports structural, thermal, and mechanical analyses to evaluate design feasibility and compliance within time and cost constraints.
• Supports product development activities including concept evaluation, layout development, drawing interpretation, and implementation of customer documentation requirements.
• Coordinates with cross-functional engineering disciplines, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and test organizations to support design maturation and production readiness.
• Supports manufacturing builds, integration activities, troubleshooting, and qualification testing as needed.
• Processes and manages engineering changes for assigned work using PLM tools and established configuration management processes.
• Interfaces with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to explain and interpret design requirements, processes, and documentation related to the job area.
• Supports cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives for assigned tasks with some impact on department and program results.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Practical knowledge of mechanical engineering design, and documentation.
• Experience using 3D CAD software in a design environment.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, mechanical layouts, and product documentation.
• Experience interpreting engineering specifications, standards, and technical requirements.

 Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with Navy, military, or commercial specifications for design and environmental qualification testing.
• Experience working with power switchboards, circuit breakers, or similar low/medium-voltage, or high-power equipment.
• Experience creating detailed mechanical drawings, assemblies, bills of material, and engineering change documentation.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Familiarity with structural, static, dynamic, modal, or thermal analysis tools and methods.
• Experience with mechanical packaging and enclosure design for electronic equipment.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering change processes.
• Experience with materials selection, hardware, and manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently on moderately complex assignments under moderate supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation such as design reports, drawing notes, and test support documentation.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $76,500 - $141,500. 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-IK1

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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.