Materials Laboratory Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Materials Laboratory Engineer- Senior Associate to join the AMF Laboratory in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on material characterization, failure investigations, and recertification testing under the AMF Laboratory Manager.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Materials/Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering and 2+ years of experience in material/process engineering; knowledge of ASTM, MIL, and ISO standards is preferred. Security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials/Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering or related field; 2+ years in material/process engineering preferred.
• Experience with non-metallic materials testing and ASTM/MIL/ISO standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform material characterization tests and support failure investigations.
• Support recertification testing and in-process testing.
• Fabricate non-metallic material test layups and generate laboratory reports.
• Contribute to laboratory operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Material testing & analysis

Test planning & documentation

Lab safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials/Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Instron Universal Testing Frame

Moving Die Rheometer

Mooney Viscometer

Hydraulic Press

Autoclave-HW1

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: Senior Associate, Materials Laboratory Engineering, Materials & Process Engineering

Job Code: 41638

Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF South

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Business Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Materials Laboratory Engineer- Senior Associate to join our Huntsville, Alabama facility. This position will work in the Advanced Manufacturing Facility’s (AMF) Materials and Process Engineering (M&PE) Laboratory in Huntsville, Al.

The primary responsibility will be to perform and support testing for material characterization, failure investigations, material recertification, in-process testing, and other support of the M&PE team. This position will report to the Materials and Processes Engineering AMF Laboratory Manager in Huntsville, AL.

Essential Functions

• Complete assigned projects safely, efficiently, and within required deadlines.
• Develop, document, and implement new testing methods and procedures.
• Support Engineering Technicians in the execution of testing plans.
• Fabricate non-metallic material test layups.
• Conduct testing in accordance with ASTM, MIL, ISO, standard work documents and non-standard work requests.
• Evaluate non-metallic materials using a variety of measurement instruments and laboratory equipment, including balances, universal testing machines, ovens, hot plates, hydraulic presses, autoclaves, and rheometers.
• Generate laboratory reports in accordance with material specification requirements.
• Contribute to laboratory operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior Material Process Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior Material Process Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior Material Process Engineering experience.

  Preferred Additional Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of non-metallic materials properties is desired.
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical testing of non-metallic materials is desired.
  • Characterizing composites, elastomers, and adhesives is a plus.
  • Experience with any of the following test equipment is a plus:
    • Instron Universal Testing Frame
    • Moving Die Rheometer and Mooney Viscometer
    • Hydraulic Press
    • Autoclave-HW1

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  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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