Senior Mechanical Designer

The Company – L3 Technologies

It takes incredible innovation, teamwork and an entrepreneurial spirit to be L3. L3 Technologies was built by combining the talents and ideas of people from across our company to deliver the best solutions for our customers.

Every day, our employees around the world contribute innovative ideas to expand L3's leadership in Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems, Electronic Systems, and Communication & Networked Systems. L3 employees are our most valuable resource – the embodiment of how we deliver unparalleled service to our customers.

Headquartered in New York City, L3 Technologies employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide and is a leading provider of a broad range of communication, electronic and sensor systems used on military, homeland security, and commercial platforms. L3 is also a prime contractor in aerospace systems, security and detection systems and pilot training. The company reported 2017 sales of $9.6 billion.

About L3 Brashear

Located in RIDC Park on Route 28 near Pittsburgh, PA, L3 Brashear is a division of L3 Technologies under our ISR Systems Segment. We design and produce complex electro-optical and electro-mechanical systems for the defense, aerospace and commercial markets. As a recognized leader in optical technologies, our products and precision optical capabilities enable high-energy laser missions, fire control solutions and stabilized tracking systems.

L3 Brashear employees are engaged in solving complex customer problems in a small team environment. Employees may be challenged to work on multiple, cross-functional teams or staffed on a long-term project. L3 Brashear is committed to continuous improvement and a disciplined research and development process. Employees are active in strategic goal initiatives that will shape our work environment, grow our business and increase our competitiveness.

Our employees are our most valuable asset and to that point, L3 Technologies provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• Competitive Compensation

• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday Off

• Generous Paid Time Off Package

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Company matching 401(k) Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, vision, life, STD and LTD

• Supplemental individual and family benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

About the Role

Reporting into the Manager of Mechanical Engineering & Design, this non-exempt role, Senior Mechanical Designer, will work as a member of the engineering design team to develop complex opto-mechanical or electro-mechanical systems capable of satisfying program functional and performance requirements. As a senior designer, qualified candidates will be responsible for the conceptual layout and detailed design of systems, using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools. Qualified candidates will be responsible for development and engineering release of all associated detailed drawings and Bills-of-Materials (BoM).

Specific Responsibilities

• Understand the program functional and performance requirements

• Maintain the top system level CAD model for accuracy and design integrity

• Conceptualize layout and detail design of the necessary mechanical components and assemblies, using 3-D CAD tools

• Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA)

• Prepare or direct the preparation of drawings and specifications per IAW ANSI Y14.5

• Prepare and maintain Bills-of-Material

• Prepare for and participate in design reviews

• Adhere to budget and schedule commitments

• Ensure quality through adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS), applicable standard work instructions and other standards imposed internally or contractually

• Check and approve the work of other designers and drafters

• Interface with vendors as required to manage interfaces, exchange information, and answer questions

• Participate in internal team meetings to review designs, present progress or resolve technical design issues

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Desired Experience, Skills and Education

• Minimum Education: AA Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Design
• Minimum Experience: 5 or more years of relevant work experience
• Understands and applies mechanical engineering and design concepts at a high proficiency level
• Experience with 3-D CAD software and Database Management tools, preferably PTC Creo, PTC Windchill, and Costpoint
• Must be results oriented and possess a sense of urgency.
• Proficiency with precision hardware and mechanism design a plus
• Familiarity with optical hardware integration and assembly techniques a plus
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identify.

DISCLAIMER: The statements included in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The corporation reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.