Associate Materials Process Engineer – Entry Level

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Canoga Park, CA is seeking an Associate, Materials Process Engineer. This entry-level role sits within the Missile Solutions segment, focusing on materials characterization and property engineering for defense systems.

The position involves planning and executing mechanical and materials tests, interpreting standards, and developing data used by design and stress teams. Collaboration across engineering functions is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related field, or recent graduate.
• Entry-level with knowledge in materials characterization, mechanical testing, and property engineering.
• Able to work under guidance on standard processes for non-routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the generation of material property curves for design allowables and NCR dispositions.
• Plan, execute, and document mechanical and materials characterization testing programs.
• Interpret command media requirements to ensure compliant test execution and data reporting.
• Maintain material property databases and design allowables documentation.
• Evaluate raw test data for validity and compliance with specs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, data packages, test plans, and process documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

ASTM standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Materials Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or related field (within 12 months)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

L3Harris Canoga Park, CA is seeking an Associate, Materials Process Engineer. This entry-level role sits within the Missile Solutions segment, focusing on materials characterization and property engineering for defense systems.

The position involves planning and executing mechanical and materials tests, interpreting standards, and developing data used by design and stress teams. Collaboration across engineering functions is required.