Associate, Materials Process Engineer (Chemistry Lab)

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks an Associate Materials and Process Engineer (Chemistry lab) for our Camden, Arkansas facility. This entry-level position involves handling and testing chemicals, collecting data, and producing test reports in a chemistry lab environment.

Duties include instrument calibration, cleaning, inventory, and general lab support as needed. The role requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field or having completed the degree within the last 12 months.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Handle, process, and mix chemicals in a laboratory setting.
• Sample and test raw materials, propellants, and explosives.
• Prepare and collect raw test data.
• Perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Clean, assemble and dismantle test hardware, equipment, and laboratory apparatus.
• Generate test reports for completed analyses.
• Review and submit lab documentation for changes including test and calibration procedures.

Skills

Lab testing

Data analysis

Math calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

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 (Chemistry Lab)

Job Code: 36350

Job Schedule: Weekend 3/12 (Shift 3)

Job Description:

Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company, is seeking an Associate Materials and Process Engineer (Chemistry lab) to join our growing facility in Camden, Arkansas.

Performs a variety of duties in the mechanical and chemistry areas of the laboratory. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains laboratory test instrumentation. Works from specifications, operating manuals, engineering drawings and written material test instructions. Works with complex test instrumentation and computer systems. Operates related test instrumentation, conducts routine and complex testing, and reports data in prescribed format. Operates as a bench chemist conducting analyses per prescribed test methods. This is an Entry-Level position.

Essential Functions:

• Handle, process, and mix chemicals in a laboratory setting.
• Sample and test raw materials, propellants, and explosives.
• Prepare and collect raw test data.
• Perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Clean, assemble and dismantle test hardware, equipment, and laboratory apparatus.
• Perform laboratory support work such as instrument calibration, cleaning, inventory, inspections, and material handling.
• Generate test reports for completed analyses.
• Review and submit lab documentation for changes including test and calibration procedures.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of testing explosives and energetic materials a plus.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.