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Sr Associate, Mechanical Engineering
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What they do
A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$101,167 / year median in Utah
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Sr Associate, Mechanical Engineering L3Harris Technologies - 4.1 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details 11 hours ago Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering 3D modeling software Engineering phase involvement Performance testing in mechanical engineering Defect analysis Mechanical Engineering Mechanical assembly drawings Aerospace Engineering 3D modeling for product design Mechanical drawings Collaboration with product development teams Quality risk management Prototype creation Cable routing Product design Collaboration with manufacturing teams Engineering product development Design for manufacturability (DFM) Aeronautical Engineering Root cause analysis 3D modeling Engineering environmental testing Engineering design modification Senior level Civil Engineering Mechanical product validation projects Prototypes Product design documentation Design for reliability (DFR) Full Job Description 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. J ob
Title:
Sr Associate, Mechanical Engineering Job Code:
43940
Job Location:
Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule:
9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours working- and have every other Friday of f Join the L3Harris Technologies, Spectrum Superiority, team as a Mechanical Engineering Specialist, focus on Design for Excellence for advanced communication equipment supporting defense applications. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical design and producibility of mission-critical hardware, throughout the lifecycle of the product.
Essential Functions:
Develop optimized mechanical solutions for ruggedized defense communication equipment, including enclosures, chassis, thermal solutions, cable routing, and other hardware assemblies, with a focus on size, weight, and suitability for harsh military environments. Apply Design for Excellence (DfX) principles, including manufacturability, assembly, test, reliability, maintainability, and sustainment, to improve product robustness, environmental performance, and compliance with program requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, systems, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management, to drive design solutions that balance cost, performance, and producibility. Create and maintain mechanical design documentation, including 3D models, engineering drawings, tolerance analyses, and engineering change packages. Partner with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturing organizations to resolve producibility challenges and improve design maturity for production readiness. Support prototype builds, design verification and validation testing, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation. Contribute to product qualification and risk-reduction efforts related to shock, vibration, thermal performance, and environmental requirements. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Qualifications:
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical/Civil Engineering or have completed their bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age. 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.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance