Associate - Mechanical Engineer
Posted on 7/21/2026

L3Harris Technologies
Compensation Overview
$59k - $110k/yr
Entry
Rochester, NY, USA
In Person
On-site in Rochester, New York.
Job Title: Associate, Mechanical Engineering
Job Code: 40083
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:
Participates in the design of detail parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical systems installations. Engineer applies basic engineering design and/or analytical theory with understanding of structural analysis for application to integrated system design. Engineers will be responsible for research, development of layouts, preparation of engineering drawings, and coordination of design activities with Tooling, Flight Sciences, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost. Designs will be accomplished using world-class, three-dimensional solid modeling CAD tools and work will be accomplished with senior-level design engineers. Mechanical design engineers have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems on various aircraft platforms.
Job Description:
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Provide mechanical engineering support for both new product development activities as well as factory support of existing products
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Translate product requirements into a mechanical specification and test plan to be used for development
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Execute verification testing as defined by the mechanical specification and test plan
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Conduct design analysis and testing, both structural and thermal, to prove design will meet customer requirements
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Responsible for understanding customer needs, generating test procedures and finally executing the test
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Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as required
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Work directly with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation
Qualifications:
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical/Civil Engineering or have completed their bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $59,000-$110,000. 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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