Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Robotics and Controls)

L3Harris Technologies - Palm Bay, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Palm Bay, FL

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist Mechanical Engineer with a focus on Robotics and Controls to join our team in Palm Bay, Florida. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and testing motion control and robotic integration solutions within a high precision, multi-degree of freedom environment. The successful candidate will work closely with mechanical design, electrical, and software teams to develop innovative motor, control, manipulation, and sensing solutions. The position aims to enhance automation in existing processes while also developing new processes and hardware from the ground up. As a member of the L3Harris team, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that prioritizes the safety and security of our world. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to provide mission-critical solutions that connect, inform, and protect various stakeholders, including families, the intelligence community, and military personnel. This role not only offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology and equipment but also to be part of a team that is dedicated to making the world a safer place. The position operates on a 9/80 work schedule, allowing employees to work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test motion control and robotic integration solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, electrical, and software teams to develop motor, control, manipulation, and sensing solutions.
• Increase the level of automation in existing processes.
• Develop new processes and hardware from the ground up.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant robotics and controls experience, or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.
• 2+ years of experience in mathematics of rotations (rotation matrices, quaternions, Euler angles, etc.) and Matlab.
• 3+ years of experience with motor controls.
• 2+ years of experience developing autonomy and control logic (e.g., state machines).

Nice-to-haves

• Active security clearance is highly preferred.
• Understanding of Homogeneous Transformations (Coordinate Frame Transformations).
• Experience with serial linkages.
• Simulink experience.
• LabView experience.
• Familiarity with sensing and/or computer vision methodologies.
• System Modeling / System Identification.
• Experience with robotic manipulation.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.