Sr Assoc, Materials Process Engineer (Huntsville, AL) with Security Clearance

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: Associate Engineer, Materials and Processes Job Code: 26257 Job Location: Huntsville, AL L3Harris is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to join our growing Huntsville, Alabama team. We are seeking an engineer interested in working with non-metallic materials to support ongoing Engineering and Manufacturing Development programs, production programs and new product development. Desired interest and experience with materials/materials systems is as follows: polymer matrix composites (epoxy and phenolic resin systems) and polymeric materials, such as EPDM rubber and adhesives. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Materials and Process Engineering in Huntsville, AL.

Essential Functions: * Under limited general supervision of the Materials and Process Engineering technical leadership team and/or Program Chief Engineer, apply knowledge of engineering and scientific principles to resolve materials related issues, utilize six sigma techniques, lean manufacturing process knowledge and sound decision-making principles to perform the following duties:

• Participate in design reviews and customer technical interchange meetings. 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 and
• Failure Review Boards.
• Develop test plans and characterize non-metallic materials; identify, develop, and/or release material properties (design allowables) to support design and analysis engineering disciplines.
• Perform engineering analysis of non-conforming hardware including coordination of analysis for disposition of Material Review Board documents. Maintain interactions with customers on materials obsolescence. Conduct project progress reviews to ensure program control. Conduct failure analyses to determine root cause, document technical conclusions of failure investigations.
• Support Parts, Materials and Processes flowdown requirements from customers; complete and submit Parts, Materials and Process documentation as required; support customer Parts, Materials and Processes Control Board meetings.
• US Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (U.S. Citizenship required). Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.
• Travel up to 15% of time on a yearly basis may be required to support work at suppliers and other enterprise locations.Requirements: * To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering; Materials Science and Engineering; Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related degree or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.