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L3HHCM20

Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

Provide technical leadership for team of mechanical engineers in the areas of payload mechanical ... Lead team on new proposal bids to guide concept, BOE and BOM development. * Develop our technology ...

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$133K - $160K/yr

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The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering, pneumatic systems, and HVAC controls, with the ability to lead complex technical projects from design ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for mechanical engineering technical lead in the United States is $156,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mechanical Engineering Technical Lead vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectMechanical Engineering Technical LeadMechanical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, often with leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, coordinates teams, oversees technical workDesigns, analyzes, and develops mechanical systems
ResponsibilitiesTechnical guidance, project management, team coordinationDesign, testing, and analysis of mechanical components

The Mechanical Engineering Technical Lead focuses on guiding teams and managing projects, while Mechanical Engineers primarily design and analyze mechanical systems. Both roles require similar technical credentials, but the lead role involves additional leadership and coordination responsibilities.

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Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Fort Wayne, IN • On-site

L3HHCM20
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Job description

Job Title: Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 42062

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 9/80 

 

Job Description: 

L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Lead, Mechanical Engineer to support a growing missile warning/missile defense business. The ideal candidate for this position has extensive knowledge of EO/IR payload design that can be implemented in low size, weight, and power (SWaP) space systems. Candidate will provide direct contributions and act as a technical lead in mechanical design, analysis, integration into flight hardware, IRAD development and future pursuits.

 

Essential Functions: 

  • Provide technical leadership for team of mechanical engineers in the areas of payload mechanical architecture, Cryogenic optical design, Cryocooler implementation, mirrors and mounts and optical alignment/focus management.
  • Ensure that L3Harris mechanical engineering design standards and processes are followed.
  • Ensure that overhead budgets are met
  • Ensure that the mechanical designs of the group meet requirements and satisfy design for assembly and test needs.
  • Lead team on new proposal bids to guide concept, BOE and BOM development.
  • Develop our technology to push our designs forward for lower mass, lower cost, higher performance.
  • Collaborate across functions to minimize gaps in requirements, responsibilities and payload performance.
  •  Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • 5+ years of experience leading a technical team
  • Experience working with government contracts, requirements, and compliance
  • Experience with payload level design and development of mechanical architecture

Preferred Additional Skills: 

  • DOD Secret Clearance preferred
  • Optical space payload design experience
  • Experience with functional management of a team of engineers
  • Creo design experience
  • Design of IR and cryogenic optics systems
  • Experience with budget allocation and management
  • Experience working with proposal management for government contracts

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