Engineering Technician - Materials Process Lab

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Engineering Technician - Materials Process Lab in Huntsville, AL. The role supports testing for material characterization, failure investigations, and recertification within the AMF Laboratory, reporting to the AMF Laboratory Manager.

The position emphasizes safe project completion, development of testing methods, mentoring staff, and generating compliant lab reports, with a focus on non-metallic materials in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years technician experience or 2 years post-secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior technician experience.
• Knowledge of non-metallic materials properties.
• Ability to perform testing per ASTM, MIL, ISO standards and related lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely complete assigned projects within deadlines.
• Develop, document, and implement new testing methods and procedures.
• Create best practice documentation for material testing techniques.
• Mentor and train lower-level technicians and engineers.
• Provide feedback on test plans and validate results.
• Fabricate non-metallic material test layups.
• Perform testing using lab equipment and instruments.
• Generate laboratory reports aligned with material specs.
• Contribute to lab operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory readiness and 5S+1 compliant organization.

Skills

Material testing

Non-metallic materials

Laboratory reporting

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years post-secondary/Associates degree

Tools

Instron tester

Rheometer

Mooney Viscometer

Hydraulic Press

Autoclave

Grinding & Polishing

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: Engineering Technician - Materials Process Lab

Job Code: 44414

Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF South

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

The Missile Solutions Business Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Materials Laboratory Engineer Technician E to join our Huntsville, Alabama facility.

This position will work in the Advanced Manufacturing Facility’s (AMF) Materials and Process Engineering (M&PE) Laboratory in Huntsville, Al. The primary responsibility will be to perform and support testing for material characterization, failure investigations, material recertification, in-process testing, and other support of the M&PE team. This position will report to the Materials and Processes Engineering AMF Laboratory Manager in Huntsville, AL.

Essential Functions

• Complete assigned projects safely, efficiently, and within required deadlines.
• Develop, document, and implement new testing methods and procedures.
• Create best practice documentation for material testing techniques
• Mentor and train lower-level technicians and engineers in functional area
• Provide feedback on test plans
• Fabricate non-metallic material test layups
• Conduct testing in accordance with ASTM, MIL, ISO, standard work documents and non-standard work requests.
• Evaluate non-metallic materials using a variety of measurement instruments and laboratory equipment, including balances, universal testing machines, ovens, hot plates, hydraulic presses, autoclaves, and rheometers.
• Generate laboratory reports in accordance with material specification requirements.
• Contribute to laboratory operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory readiness, organization, and cleanliness in accordance with 5S+1 principles.

Qualifications

·High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years of prior technician experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior technican experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of non-metallic materials properties.
• Hands-on experience with advanced mechanical testing of non-metallic materials
• Hands-on experience with composite materials layup and vacuum bagging.
• Experience with any of the following test equipment:
• Instron Universal Testing Frame
• Moving Die Rheometer and Mooney Viscometer
• Hydraulic Press
• Autoclave
• Grinding and Polishing

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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.

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