Mechanical Engineer
Intelligence & Cyber International (ICI)
Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane
L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems Australia is a Brisbane based subsidiary of L3Harris and part of our ICI Division. We provide design, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced electronic warfare components and subsystems using cutting edge wideband radio frequency and photonic technology. We are a trusted, sovereign design and production partner to the Australian Department of Defence and an established exporter to global defence primes.
What the role will involve
Recent growth of L3Harris Space & Airborne Systems Australia (SASA) means further opportunities exist within the Mechanical Engineering Design team to support ongoing project work in the mechanical design and production of a range of new and existing products. Specific responsibilities include:
Design of new packages for microwave subsystems, which will predominantly be used in an airborne environment or similar or modification of existing products.
Mechanical design and solid part modeling, thermal analysis and dynamic analysis using either manual calculations or a CAD/FEA package, whichever is most effective for the design activities at the time.
Familiarity with software packages for solid modeling, thermal analysis and dynamic analysis, such as Solidworks, is required.
Production of mechanical drawings and assembly documentation. Familiarity with drawing packages such as Autocad and DraftSight is required.
Minimising size and weight in package designs.
Design test jigs and/or fixtures for environmental testing of prototypes and production units.
Qualification testing of new products, including vibration, shock, humidity, etc.
Evaluation and development of manufacturing processes to improve quality and efficiency.
Selection and management of subcontractors.
Creation of part numbers in the ERP system including required procurement information.
Ability to generate a bill of materials for entry into the ERP system.
Work with Procurement to source and procure parts required for prototypes/production.
Ability to deal with customers and present design details during review e.g. customer design reviews.
Review project schedules and meet financial and time constraints.
Take part in manufacture and test of modules when exceptional manufacturing workload requires this.
Provide Engineering support to manufacturing as required.
Maintain a focus on producing quality products and either recommend enhancements which will promote customer satisfaction or cost reductions.
Recommend enhancements from time to time to the company's actions in achieving outstanding customer satisfaction.
What you'll bring
To be successful in this role and to best leverage the opportunities provided by L3Harris, some skills & experience ideal applicants will bring include:
Degree in mechanical engineering.
2+ years' experience in a similar role.
Familiarity with modelling software packages, such as Solidworks, for thermal analysis, solid part modelling, dynamic analysis, etc.
Familiar with drawing software such as Autocad and/or DraftSight.
Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to internal and external parties.
Accuracy, thoroughness, persistence and attention to detail.
Familiar with a production environment.
About us
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.
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defence and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
A few of our employee benefits are:
5 Weeks annual leave.
Flexible working hours and hybrid working where possible.
Flexible annual leave (buy & sell up to 2 weeks).
Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years).
Discounted private health insurance.
Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover.
Novated Car Leasing.
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility.
Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;
https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview
L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.
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