Mechanical Engineering Intern (Rochester, NY)

D.O.M. magazine; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 55,792; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

401(k)

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support new product development and factory support of existing products. The role involves translating requirements into specifications, conducting design analysis, and supporting engineering transition to manufacturing.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, with skills in CAD, programming, and structural mechanics.

L3Harris offers benefits including relocation stipend, 401(k), and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for new product development activities.
• Translate product requirements into mechanical specifications and test plans.
• Conduct design analysis and verification testing.
• Work with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Structural Mechanics

Programming

CAD

Finite Element Analysis

Data Collection

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Intern (Rochester, NY)

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, delivering end‑to‑end technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains to support national security.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for both new product development activities as well as factory support of existing products
• Translate product requirements into a mechanical specification and test plan to be used for development
• Execute verification testing as defined by the mechanical specification and test plan
• Conduct design analysis and testing, both structural and thermal, to prove design will meet customer requirements
• Responsible for understanding customer needs, generating test procedures and finally executing the test
• Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as required
• Work directly with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation
• 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
• Involved in the installation coordination for design, modification, maintenance, and repair of aircraft structures, mechanical systems, and mission equipment installations
• Applies basic engineering design and/or analytical theory with understanding of structural analysis for application to integrated system design
• Support transition from engineering design to manufacturing, assembly and aircraft installation of designed products
• Application of principles supporting aircraft life cycle maintenance (repair, rework and designing replacement parts)
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems on various aircraft platforms

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field

Preferred Skills

• CAD or analysis (FEA) tools exposure, and/or experience in mechanical design or analysis of electronic systems, structures and mechanisms
• Familiarity with transducer instrumentation, data collection and/or automation and software programming for numerical analysis
• Must be able to apply the principles of Structural Mechanics to predict internal stresses and structural instabilities
• Must be able to generate free body diagrams, determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams
• Working knowledge of one programming language
• Familiarity with finite element methods and fatigue and damage tolerance principles

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $22.00 - $40.50/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.