Intern, Structural Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Waco, TX is seeking an Intern, Structural Engineer to assist with structural analysis of aircraft modifications and documentation to ensure airworthiness.

The role emphasizes stress determination in primary and secondary structures, exposure to CAD or FEA tools, and collaboration with the engineering team on design support and analysis throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in relevant engineering field at an accredited university.
• Experience with CAD or FEA tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of aircraft modifications and assist in design support and documentation to ensure airworthiness.
• Determine stresses in aircraft structures and compare with material properties to predict failure and structural instabilities.

Skills

Stress analysis

Mechanical design

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

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, Structural Engineer

Job Code: 42979

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

• Structural analysis of aircraft modifications, including design support, and preparation of technical documentation necessary to ensure airworthiness
• Determination of stress levels in primary and secondary aircraft structure, systems, and equipment resulting from applied and induced loads, as well as the comparison of these stresses with material properties to predict failure and structural instabilities given due consideration to applicable failure theories

Qualifications

• To be eligible, candidate's 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

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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