Lead, Mechanical Engineer

Job TitleLead, Mechanical EngineerJob Code40017Job LocationNashville, TennesseeJob Schedule9/80 Reg – every other Friday offJob DescriptionForceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to deliver mission-focused technical solutions from concept through deployment and sustainment. The role partners across disciplines to translate requirements into executable designs that meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives. The Mechanical Engineer designs, analyzes, and develops mechanical or electro‑mechanical solutions supporting ForceX mission products. The role supports concept‑to‑production execution with focus on reliability, manufacturability, and program outcomes. This level is a subject‑matter expert role with comprehensive job‑area knowledge and deep project management capability.Essential FunctionsExecute engineering work products from requirements through verification and technical documentation.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate hardware, software, and operational constraints into practical solutions.Conduct technical analysis, risk identification, and trade studies to support design decisions.Present technical status, issues, and recommendations in formal and informal reviews.Contribute to proposal, planning, and execution activities aligned to program milestones.Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and security requirements.Travel up to 25% to support integration, test, customer engagement, and program execution.Support work performed in a classified and/or controlled environment.Design, layout, test, and evaluate mechanical and electro‑mechanical devices or subsystems.Perform engineering calculations and analysis to validate design robustness and reliability.Prepare technical specifications, design documentation, and recommendation packages for review.Partner with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to mature integrated designs.Support prototype build, test, issue resolution, and transition to production.Develop detailed mechanical models, layouts, and design packages supporting prototype and production release.Role scope expectation: Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance with minimal oversight.Collaboration expectation: Communicates across organizational boundaries to explain and influence changes to technical practices and approaches.QualificationsBachelor's Degree 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.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.9+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis for complex products.9+ years of experience interpreting customer technical requirements and translating them into implementable design artifacts.9+ years of experience with material, component, and process selection decisions.Preferred Additional SkillsBachelor of Science in a STEM discipline preferred; Engineering preferred, Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science acceptable.Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross‑functional engineering teams.Experience with environmental and qualification testing, for example MIL‑STD‑810.Experience with design‑for‑manufacture and design‑for‑assembly practices.Experience in root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action implementation.Experience with mechanical modeling and design workflows for complex assemblies, cabling and harnesses, and packaging constraints in Creo10.Benefits and CompensationIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $122kmin– $227k. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $106k– $197k. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the 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.Equal Opportunity EmploymentL3Harris 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.Security ClearancePlease be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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.Resume SubmissionBy 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.E‑VerifyL3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. E‑Verify participation poster in English and Spanish is available. For information regarding your Right To Work, please refer to the EEOC materials in English and Spanish.#J-18808-Ljbffr