Location US-CA-Canoga Park

We are currently seeking an Associate Materials & Processes Engineer to join our team in Canoga Park Los Angeles, CA. This is an entry level position for a recent college graduate.

This position will work in the Chemistry/Metallurgy lab and will be responsible for providing materials-related/Process - related testing support to product teams, processing development support, limited failure analysis and manufacturing process development support, as well as interface with suppliers and customers to resolve technical problems relating to material testing. This position will also get exposure to and provide support for the Wet Chemistry lab.

This position can be filled at this level or one higher.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Enjoy work/life balance at our Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) site. At this facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA's SLS, Lockheed Martin's THAAD, Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser, and the Mars Perseverance Rover.

You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company. The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.

Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation's aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | L3Harris
• Rest and Relaxation- Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing longer weekends. Plus 90 hours of paid holidays on average throughout the year.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more? Check out: Benefits | L3Harris
• Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
• Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs

Working under direct supervision and following specific, detailed instructions or established procedures, this position does the following:

75% - Directly supporting testing, such as metallurgical lab sample cutting, mounting, polishing and evaluation, and wet chemistry titration, gas chromatography, pH/conductivity meter usage, quantitative FTIR analysis.

10% - Test planning and coordination.

15% - Engineering support.

BS degree from an accredited educational institution in a field such as Materials Engineering, Metallurgy or equivalent Chemical/Physical science or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. A GPA of 3.2 plus is required. Strong communication, technical presentation, teamwork, and Microsoft Office skills are required.

Specific classwork in metallurgy, polymers and composites is very desirable. Familiarity with materials specifications and working knowledge of ASTM test procedures Hands on experience in Metallurgical lab sample preparation equipment and wet chemistry and gas chromatography equipment is a plus. Must possess excellent "hands-on" skills.

Requires U.S. Citizenship or status as a U.S. Person. Must 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.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activity (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces), bending, reaching, handling/fingering (seizing, holding, grasping, turning picking, pinching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. May also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer. Some employees may be required to drive between various locations within the Company facility.

60,500 - 84,500 per year

Pay range for this job level is a general guideline only for California and/or Washington State and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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