Intern Structural Engineer

L3Harris; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an Intern, Structural Engineer in Waco, TX. The role focuses on structural analysis of aircraft modifications, stress assessment, and preparing technical docs for airworthiness. Candidates are pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related fields and may have CAD/FEA exposure.

The internship offers an accelerated 9/80 schedule and hands-on engineering experience with real-world impact in defense tech.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a relevant engineering field.
• Exposure to CAD or analysis tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of aircraft modifications and support design with documentation for airworthiness.
• Assess stress levels in primary/secondary structures and compare with material properties to predict failure.

Skills

CAD

FEA

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field

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: 42983

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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