Intern, Mechanical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL, is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer to support new product development and factory activities. You will work with engineers and designers on product design, documentation, and ECO processes in a collaborative setting.

The internship requires pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in a related field, with experience in CAD/FEA tools and mechanical design.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field at an accredited university.
• Experience with CAD or analysis tools and a background in mechanical design or analysis of electronic systems is preferred.
• Exposure to gear trains, motion control, or AI concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for new product development and factory support of existing products.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation.
• Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECOs) as required.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD/FEA tools

AI exposure

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

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, Mechanical Engineer

Job ID: 45672

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

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

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer to support both new product development and factory support for existing products. This internship offers hands-on experience working alongside engineers and mechanical designers to contribute to product design, documentation, and engineering change processes in a collaborative environment.

Essential Functions:

• Provide mechanical engineering support for both new product development activities as well as factory support of existing products
• Work directly with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation
• Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as required

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field at an accredited university.

Preferred Skills:

• CAD or analysis (FEA) tools exposure, and/or experience in mechanical design or analysis of electronic systems, structures and mechanisms
• Gear train, motion control, or experience with AI.

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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