Associate – Materials and Processes Engineering
L3Harris Technologies
Associate – Materials and Processes Engineering
L3Harris Technologies
Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech
Job Title: Associate, Materials & Processes Engineering
Job ID: 41179
Job Location: Orange, Virginia
Job Schedule: 9/80 – 9 hours Monday – Thursday, 8 hours every other Friday
Job Description:
The Propulsion Materials and Process Engineering team is responsible for evaluating and implementing tractable solutions to technical problems in production or during development involving the utilization of materials engineering and material science analysis techniques. This team applies advanced principles, theories and concepts in the propulsion field with an emphasis on propellant chemistry technology and manufacturing, with a working knowledge of other related disciplines (thermal and structural). In this role, the candidate will gain experience in process control, lean manufacturing best practices, and manufacturing operations of items such as propellants, explosives and liners.
Qualifications:
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $59,000 - $110,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech
L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.
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