Sr Specialist, Material Process Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist in Metallurgical Engineering to support critical defense products. This role involves utilizing steel metallurgy and thermal processing fundamentals to ensure product acceptance, analyzing metal characteristics, and collaborating with project engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metallurgy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work on various shifts. Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security and innovation, where your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Metallurgical/Materials experience required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support steel rocket motor case processing and qualification.
• Collaborate on supplier process development and conduct failure analyses.

Skills

Steel Metallurgy

Thermal Processing

Failure Analysis

Material Selection

Technical Presentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Graduate Degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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 Title: Metallurgical Engineer

Job Code: 22753

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Materials & Process Engineer with metallurgical engineering experience to support critical Defense products for legacy Production programs and current Engineering and Manufacturing Development programs.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize steel metallurgy and thermal processing fundamentals to support steel rocket motor case processing, qualification and product acceptance.
• Analyze a wide range of metal characteristics such as grain size, structure and phases, presence and types of intermetallic compounds, as well as defects related to manufacturing in accordance with drawing/specification requirements.
• Responsible for collaborating with project engineers on supplier process development and demonstrate the capability to conduct failure analyses linked to materials and thermal processing issues.
• Develop, modify, improve and troubleshoot processes associated with the fabrication of steel motor cases in all stages of the production process.
• Support design process by providing material selection recommendations, creating material specifications, reviewing design drawings, reviewing manufacturing planning, providing supplier technical support and supporting Engineering Review Boards, Process Change Boards, Failure Review Boards customer technical interchange meetings.
• This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.
• Travel: 25%.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior Metallurgical/Materials experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior Metallurgical/Materials experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior Metallurgical/Materials experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science is preferred.
• Master's degree in one of the above disciplines is preferred.
• Strong communication, technical presentation, teamwork, and Microsoft Office skills is preferred.

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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