Associate – Materials Process Engineering

Job Title:  Associate Engineer, Materials Laboratory

Job Code: 46604

Location: Canoga Park, CA

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 an Associate Engineer to join the Materials and Process Engineering team within the Missile Solutions segment. This position supports the Materials Laboratory, providing materials testing and technical support for both metallic and non‑metallic materials across Space and Defense product lines.

In this role, you will perform hands‑on laboratory testing, materials analysis, and sample preparation, while also supporting broader engineering efforts such as research, development, and failure investigations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys laboratory work, learning new test methods, and supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Essential Functions:
• Work under direct supervision following detailed instructions, established procedures, and laboratory protocols.
• Perform materials testing, including sample preparation, materials characterization, and Instron mechanical testing.
• Support engineering projects by developing test protocols, conducting testing, and documenting results for research, development, and failure analysis activities.
• Operate laboratory test equipment, including vacuum ovens, humidity chambers, hardness testers, viscometers, tensile mills, and related instruments.
• Follow all required safety procedures and use assigned personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Handle and work safely with acids, caustic chemicals, and other laboratory materials.

Qualifications:
• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry or related field   or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $68,000 - $126,000. 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

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.