Senior Associate, Product and Component Engineering

Harris Corp - composite aero-structures division; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Associate, Product and Component Engineering at its West Palm Beach, FL facility. You will assist in rocket propulsion projects, support senior engineers, and contribute to systems interconnects and propulsion hardware design.

Eligible candidates are pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; teamwork and security-clearance readiness are valued in this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (or related field) pursued or completed within the last 12 months.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Eligibility for security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level engineering tasks on rocket propulsion projects after orientation.
• Support senior engineering staff and gain project experience.
• Assist in design and development of propulsion hardware and interconnects or combustion devices.

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace 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: Senior Associate, Product and Component Engineering

Job Code: 44196

Job Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description: Our West Palm Beach, FL facility is home to the family of RL10 Upper-Stage Rocket Engines that have propelled missions to every planet in the solar system! This site is also the Hypersonics center of excellence which built the scramjet engine that powered the record-setting X-51A Waverider.

Essentail Functions:

• After orientation and training,Senior Associate will perform entry-level engineering tasks on rocket propulsion projects.
• Support senior engineering staff and gain experience and familiarization with company projects.
• Must be able to operate effectively in a team environment.
• Projects may focus on aspects of project or component engineering including assisting in the design and development of rocket propulsion hardware and providing technical support to engineers within such areas as systems interconnects or combustion devices.

Requirements:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field or have completed their master's degree within the past 12 months, regardless of age.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.