Entry-Level Materials Process Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

EAP

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA is seeking an entry-level Associate, Materials Process Engineer to join the engineering materials process team.

You will work under guidance on materials characterization, mechanical testing, and design allowables, contributing to process changes and NCR support.

The role involves collaboration with manufacturing, quality, design engineering, and EH&S, and requires pursuing a bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Materials Engineering or related field, or have completed their bachelor’s within the last 12 months.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel) for material property data.
• Familiarity with ASTM mechanical testing standards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Data analysis

ASTM standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Materials Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA is seeking an entry-level Associate, Materials Process Engineer to join the engineering materials process team.

You will work under guidance on materials characterization, mechanical testing, and design allowables, contributing to process changes and NCR support.

The role involves collaboration with manufacturing, quality, design engineering, and EH&S, and requires pursuing a bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related field.