Intern, Engineering Operations

L3Harris Technologies; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Waco, TX is offering an Engineering Operations Intern position to support analytics, reporting, and continuous improvement within the Engineering department. You will gather data, build reports, and contribute to department metrics while collaborating with engineers and operations staff in a dynamic environment.

You will work on Power BI dashboards, data visualization, RCCA findings under guidance, and Earned Value Management data collection to support Engineering

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and organizing data to support department metrics and reporting.
• Support the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Help translate raw data into meaningful charts, summaries, and visualizations for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with tracking Engineering department metrics such as manpower, performance, and project status.
• Support e3 Continuous Improvement projects by gathering data, documenting processes, and tracking action items.
• Assist in identifying inefficiencies in business processes and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Help document root cause and corrective action findings under the guidance of senior staff.
• Assist with Earned Value Management data collection and reporting for Engineering programs.
• Support coordination of department activities such as training tracking, recruiting logistics, and policy documentation.
• Help prepare materials and status updates for leadership reviews and presentations.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, and Scheduling teams to gather information and support ongoing initiatives.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute observations and ideas.
• Assist in maintaining project tracking tools such as Atlassian Jira.

Skills

Data analysis basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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: Intern, Engineering Operations

Job Code: 43496

Job Location: Waco, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description

The Engineering Operations Intern will support business analytics and reporting activities for the Engineering department and MMG programs. Working alongside experienced engineers and operations staff, the intern will assist in gathering data, building reports, and contributing to department metrics and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on learning opportunity to gain exposure to engineering operations, data visualization, and business process improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

Analytics & Reporting Support

• Assist in collecting and organizing data to support department metrics and reporting
• Support the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and reports
• Help translate raw data into meaningful charts, summaries, and visualizations for internal stakeholders
• Assist with tracking Engineering department metrics such as manpower, performance, and project status

Continuous Improvement Support

• Support e3 Continuous Improvement projects by gathering data, documenting processes, and tracking action items
• Assist in identifying inefficiencies in business processes and contribute ideas for improvement
• Help document root cause and corrective action (RCCA) findings under the guidance of senior staff

Program & Project Support

• Assist with Earned Value Management (EVM) data collection and reporting for Engineering programs
• Support coordination of department activities such as training tracking, recruiting logistics, and policy documentation
• Help prepare materials and status updates for leadership reviews and presentations

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, and Scheduling teams to gather information and support ongoing initiatives
• Participate in team meetings and contribute observations and ideas
• Assist in maintaining project tracking tools such as Atlassian Jira

Qualifications

• To be eligible, candidate's must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required
• Basic experience or coursework in data analysis or business analytics
• Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar data visualization tools is 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.

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