Associate, Aerospace Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Associate Aerospace Engineer to support mechanical development for new products and factory sustainment. You will collaborate with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation, and generate engineering change orders as required.

Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field, with exposure to CAD/FEA tools and a fundamentals in structural mechanics, fatigue,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field or graduated within last 12 months.
• Strong CAD or analysis (FEA) exposure is preferred.
• Solid understanding of structural mechanics, fatigue and damage tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for new product development and factory sustainment.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation.
• Generate and process engineering change orders (ECOs) as required.

Skills

CAD/FEA tools

Structural mechanics

Finite element methods

Fatigue & damage tolerance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

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: Associate, Aerospace Engineer

Job Code: 45473

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

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

Job Description:

• Provide mechanical engineering support for both new product development activities as well as factory support of existing products
• Work directly with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation
• Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECO's) as required.

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics,Materials Science Engineering or related field or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Skills:

• CAD or analysis (FEA) tools exposure, and/or experience in mechanical design or analysis of electronic systems,structuresand mechanisms
• Must be able to apply the principles of Structural Mechanics to predict internal stresses and structural instabilities
• Familiarity with finite element methods and fatigue
• Familiarity with finite element methods and fatigue and damage tolerance principles

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. 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.

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