Associate, Materials Process Engineer

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Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 126,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Education assistance

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an entry-level Associate, Materials Process Engineer in Canoga Park, CA. You will contribute to generating material property curves, assist in design allowables development, and participate in fracture mechanics characterization under guidance.

You will work with cross-functional teams to plan and execute mechanical testing programs, analyze data, and document results for program use and NCR support.

Qualifications

Must be pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel) for processing and presenting material property data is preferred.
Familiarity with ASTM mechanical testing standards and material property testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Generate material property curves for use in design allowables and fracture mechanics analyses.
Plan, execute, and document mechanical and materials characterization testing programs (tensile, fatigue, fracture toughness, crack growth).
Prepare technical reports and data packages; support NCR dispositions and data validation.

Skills

Materials testing

Data analysis

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Science/Engineering or related

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

Crosslinked. Jobs/Associate, Materials Process Engineer. One of 8,171 open polymer and materials roles on Crosslinked, each read for materials, degree, visa and salary. See roles like this. L3. Associate, Materials Process Engineer. L3Harris. Canoga Park, CA, 4w ago

$68k – $126k

BS-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $111k (243 that show pay).

Generate material property curves and run mechanical/fracture characterization testing for propulsion design allowables and NCR support.

Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Entry-level path into design allowables and fracture mechanics data that stress and design teams rely on for propulsion hardware.

Might not be for you

Testing and documentation compliance against internal command media, less open-ended R&D; clearance eligibility required.

Hands‑on execution First industry role BS acceptable.

Core polymer role: materials characterization, mechanical testing, material property curves, fracture toughness, crack growth, tensile/fatigue testing; degree in Materials Science/Engineering.

L3Harris is staffing a new facility in Huntsville. 59 open now

Seniority Entry level

Work On‑site

Type Full‑time

Degree BS

Experience No minimum

Industry Aerospace

Role Quality / Testing

Schedule Compressed 9/80

Clearance Ability to obtain

Techniques

tensile testing
fatigue testing
fracture toughness testing
crack growth testing
materials characterization

Benefits

9/80 compressed schedule
education assistance
health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
parental leave
paid time off
company‑paid holidays

Role details

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 the generation of material property curves for use in design allowables, fracture mechanics analyses, and nonconformance report (NCR) dispositions in accordance with applicable command media and engineering standards. Assist in planning, executing, and documenting mechanical and materials characterization testing programs including tensile, fatigue, fracture toughness, crack growth, and other property‑specific evaluations. Interpret and apply applicable command media requirements (e.g., internal engineering standards governing material property testing and data generation) to ensure compliant and traceable test execution and data reporting.

Support development and maintenance of material property databases and design allowables documentation used by design and stress engineering communities. Evaluate raw test data for validity, consistency, and compliance with applicable specifications and standards. Work with cross‑functional teams including design engineering, stress analysis, manufacturing, quality, and materials engineering to ensure material property data meets program and customer requirements. Prepare technical reports, data packages, test plans, work instructions, and process documentation in support of material property programs.

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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