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Associate Engineer, Mechanical Engineering (Hunstville, AL)

Huntsville, Alabama

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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: Associate Engineer, Mechanical Engineering (Huntsville, AL)

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Description:

We are seeking an Associate Engineer, Mechanical Engineeringto join our engineering design team in our Huntsville, AL location.  

  • Perform a variety of professional mechanical/aerospace design engineering tasks of a conceptual design, detailed design, analysis, or development nature of Solid Motor Propulsion, Controllable Solids Propulsion, and/or Air-Breathing Propulsion field.
  • Performs entry-level professional engineering assignments under close supervision and following established policies.
  • The position requires some professional judgment and a limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories and concepts.
  •  Applying theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of basic analytical engineering problems, correlates and analyzes data, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or procedures.
  •  Assisting in preparation of reports, presentations and documentation. 10% - Follows established/standard policies and procedures on details of work and makes preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
  •  With continuing development and experience, receives more difficult problems and supports more complex work. Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other professionals in the assigned section or group.
  • Performing a variety of engineering tasks that are planned to provide experience and familiarization with the engineering staff and Aerojet Rocketdyne programs, methods and practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Preferred Skills:

  • An advanced engineering degree is a plus.
  • A strong mechanical aptitude and experience with CAD software tools is desired (PTC CREO preferred)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical systems is strongly preferred (aerospace, automotive, aircraft or machinery). 

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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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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