Senior Associate, Product and Component Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Senior Associate in Product and Component Engineering to work on rocket propulsion projects within the RL10 Upper-Stage family and hypersonics initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration, hands-on design support, and advancing propulsion hardware under experienced engineers.

Candidates must be pursuing or recently completed a Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and be eligible for a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or completed within the past 12 months.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in the design and development of rocket propulsion hardware and providing technical support to engineers in areas such as systems interconnects or combustion devices.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

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.

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