Lead, Mechanical Engineer - Space Mechanisms

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Palm Bay
Posted on: December 29, 2019

Job Description:

SunIRef:Manu:title Lead, Mechanical Engineer - Space Mechanisms L3Harris Technologies 4,160 reviews - Palm Bay, FL L3Harris Technologies 4,160 reviews Read what people are saying about working here. Job Title: Lead, Mechanical Engineer - Space Structures Job Code:SAS********-38161 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Description: Thisposition will be responsible for providing Mechanical Engineering support to customer-funded programs and internal research efforts within our Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Division.Our Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance solutions serve a broad array of government, civil, and commercial customers by enhancing information superiority, contributing to our national security and providing actionable data for the protection of property and human life. We specialize in high-reliability airborne and space-based remote sensing payloads that offer active and motion imaging and data processing, exploitation and dissemination. We also provide solutions that map and monitor the earth for a variety of commercial and governmental users. Mechanical Engineer to perform design, development, analysis, and manufacturing tasks on complex mechanical hardware including precision space structures and mechanisms in a program team environment. Program support and technical leadership over requirements definition, concept generation, material and finish selection, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and detailed design, design sensitivity and tolerance analysis, design documentation, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, and assembly/integration and testing. Candidate must have strong proficiency in 3D modeling, design for manufacturing, and ability to work independently or within a multi-disciplined team environment. Essential Responsibilities: Lead design high-precision and complex Space Antenna hardware as an Integrated Product Team Leader and/or Chief Mechanical Engineer. Hardware variety spans machined components, composite structures, deployable mechanisms, reflector-shaping support structure, and thermal blankets Leverage high reliability, flight-proven, heritage design concepts in order to produce high quality designs within an aggressive timeline Create/modify CAD models using top-down modeling (skeleton) techniques Generate product architecture models with minimal guidance by leveraging heritage system models and top-down modeling techniques Interface with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines to drive designs to closure (Structural, Thermal, Electrical, Manufacturing, Performance, Quality, Configuration Management) Present design details at program reviews to customers, independent reviewers, and senior leaders Develop and perform testing to show proof-of-concept and/or qualification of new designs Support production operations with design of tooling, test equipment, and shop aids Provide regular status updates to Program Management and Project Engineers on cost and schedule performance. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent. Preferred Additional Skills: Strong proficiency in design and 3D modeling of solids, surfaces, and assemblies (Creo, NX, Catia, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor) Strong proficiency in creation of 2D engineering drawings - geometrical dimensioning & tolerancing (GD & T) per ASME Y14.5 standards Familiarity with structural analysis (FEA) of parts/assemblies Professional experience related to the design and manufacture of spaceborne hardware Experience in design of space-based mechanical structures, electronics packaging or mechanisms, along with engineering drawing development Experience in leading engineering teams from conceptual through detailed design phases. Experience building hardware in a high reliability environment, working with technicians Experience interfacing with machinist and designing parts for ease of manufacturing processes Strong familiarity with component level, sub-assembly level, and assembly level product testing. Proficiency with root cause corrective action (RCCA) tools (e.g. 5 why, fishbone) Proficiency with risk management and mitigation tools such as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) Experience serving on a Material Review Board (MRB) - evaluate and disposition non-conforming hardware. Development of rework and structural repair procedures. Capable of serving as a design lead, integrated product team lead (IPTL), and/or Chief Engineer. Leading and supporting program design reviews (PDR, CDR). Familiarity with ISO 9000/AS-9100 Quality Management Systems. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma fundamentals. Proficiency with fundamentals of project management (e.g. budget, schedule, technical execution, risk management). Strong proficiency in MS project scheduling. Proficiency working with a product data manager (PDM) software, and familiarity with configuration management best practices. Training and mentoring of new hires and junior engineering staff members. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint L3Harris - Today report job - original job

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