Associate, Materials Process Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA seeks an Associate, Materials Process Engineer. Entry-level candidate will support materials characterization, mechanical testing, and process development for propulsion systems. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and adherence to military specifications and industry standards.

The position offers exposure to contamination investigations, NCRs, and documentation tasks with opportunities for growth in a defense tech environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or completed within last 12 months in relevant field.
• Knowledge of materials characterization, mechanical testing, and materials property engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support development and troubleshooting of cleaning and electrochemical processes.
• Evaluate materials and surface conditions to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Assist in contamination investigations and corrective actions.
• Interpret ASTM standards, Military/Weapons specs, and internal requirements.
• Support process qualification and documentation for cleaning and plating operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliant processes.
• Prepare technical reports, work instructions, and process docs.

Skills

Materials characterization

Mechanical testing

Materials property engineering

Data analysis tools

Education

B.S. in Materials Science/Materials Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

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, Materials Process Engineer

Job Code: 44736

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

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

Job Description

L3Harris is an industry-recognized leader in propulsion systems for space, missile defense, tactical missile and armament customers. Seventy years of L3Harris proven products continue to drive success for a wide variety of launch vehicles, missile defense systems, and strategic operations for the defense and advancement of our nation.

The Missile Solutions segment at the L3Harris Canoga Park, CA site is seeking an Associate, Materials Process Engineer to join the engineering materials process team.

We are looking for an entry-level with broad theoretical job knowledge in materials characterization, mechanical testing, and materials property engineering. The candidate will work under general direction and guidance within standard processes for non-routine tasks. Contribute to systems and process changes in work routines. Support engineering efforts related to material property curve generation, design allowables development and testing plans, fracture mechanics characterization, and nonconformance resolution (NCR) material property support.

Essential Functions:

• Support development, implementation, control, and troubleshooting of cleaning and electrochemical processes used in production and repair environments.
• Evaluate materials and surface conditions to ensure compliance with process requirements, product performance needs, and quality standards.
• Assist in contamination investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation related to manufacturing and processing issues.
• Interpret and apply ASTM standards, Military Specifications, Weapons Specifications, and other internal and customer-driven process requirements.
• Support process qualification, verification, and documentation for chemical cleaning and plating operations.
• Work with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, design engineering, and environmental health and safety to maintain robust and compliant processes.
• Prepare technical reports, work instructions, and process documentation

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel) for processing and presenting material property test data.
• Familiarity with ASTM mechanical testing standards.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $68,000 - $126,000.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 agreement.

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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