Laboratory Engineer, Materials & Process Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Materials Laboratory Engineer. The role involves coordinating testing for material characterization, supporting recertification, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant laboratory experience. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment focused on national security.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of lab experience in Material Process Engineering.
• Experience with non-metallic materials properties is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing for material characterization and development.
• Present results of testing projects to internal customers.
• Maintain laboratory readiness and cleanliness.

Skills

Material Process Engineering

Testing non-metallic materials

Laboratory environment experience

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Instron Universal Testing Frame

Moving Die Rheometer

Scanning Electron Microscopy

Hydraulic Press

Autoclave

Job description

Laboratory Engineer, Materials & Process Engineering

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Overview

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Description

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Business Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Materials Laboratory Engineer to join our Huntsville, Alabama facility. This position will work in the Advanced Manufacturing Facility’s (AMF) Materials and Process Engineering (M&PE) Laboratory. The primary responsibility will be to perform and coordinate testing for material characterization/development, failure investigations, and other support of the M&PE team. This position will also support material recertification and in-process testing of materials as required. This position will report to the Materials and Processes Engineering AMF Laboratory Manager in Huntsville, AL.

Essential Functions

• Complete M&PE testing projects safely and on time by coordinating department resources and communicating with other enterprise teams.
• Present results of M&PE testing projects to internal customers.
• Coordinate project scope, timelines, and testing with the work requestor.
• Maintain current engineering project workload status. Present information in daily department tag-ups and periodically to engineering team.
• Provide mentorship to more junior engineers and technicians.
• Test non-metallic materials using a variety of measurement instruments and equipment such as balances, universal testing machines, ovens, hotplates, hydraulic presses, autoclaves, and SEM.
• Fabricate, cure, and inspect non-metallic materials (carbon/epoxy, glass/epoxy, carbon/phenolic and EPDM) test panels as needed.
• Conduct testing according to ASTM/MIL/ISO standards, standard work documents, and custom work requests.
• Generate lab reports according to material specification requirements, performing calculations as required.
• Contribute to overall lab operations and continuous improvement.
• Maintain laboratory readiness and cleanliness through 5S+1.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior Material Process Engineer- Lab experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior Material Process Engineer- Lab experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior Material Process Engineer- Lab experience.
• 4 years’ experience in a laboratory environment.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or appropriate discipline is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of non-metallic materials properties is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical testing of non-metallic materials is preferred.
• Experience with any of the following test equipment:
• Instron Universal Testing Frame
• Moving Die Rheometer and Mooney Viscometer
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Hydraulic Press and Autoclave
• Understanding of composite and polymeric materials concepts.

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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