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Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

Harris Corporation
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
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: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Controls Engineering

Job Code: 40636

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking mechanical controls engineers in Rochester NY to work on a dynamic team to develop EO/IR solutions. They will have Controls Engineering responsibilities consisting of the design, development, modification, evaluation and analysis of complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, opto-mechanical components, subassemblies and systems. Candidate will work closely with cross functional members in engineering, manufacturing, & program management to design, develop & build high performance systems.

Essential Functions:
  • Control-system design, analysis and verification methods
  • State estimation data fusion methods for inertial navigation
  • Influence architecture and design configuration through comparative trades
  • Subsystem requirement allocation
  • Modeling and simulation methods
  • Performance characterization and fault diagnosis
  • Understand and implement systems engineering processes
  • Create and update essential engineering documents including specifications, reports, plans, technical memos, and presentations
  • Design, develop, modify and evaluate complicated and difficult mechanical and electro-mechanical components, sub-systems and systems.
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Matlab/Simulink.
  • Experience with advanced shock and vibration analysis.
  • System development considering machine design and theory of mechanisms, thermal design considerations, and materials selection for demanding environments and applications.
  • Experience in designs of electric motors, gears, bearings, and flexures
  • Electronics packaging knowledge
  • Hardware integration and troubleshooting
  • Engineering of aerospace products
  • Strong mechanical and geo-spatial comprehension skills
  • Understanding of defense products for the environments and platforms L3Harris supports

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $88,500 - $164,500. 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.

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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. 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.

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Salary : $88,500 - $164,500

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