Job Overview
Aerojet Rocketdyne, a Segment of the L3Harris Corporation, who is responsible for the design, manufacture and operation of a number of critical US Space and Defense products is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer/Materials Science Engineer to join the Materials and Processes Engineering (MPE) discipline located at the Missile Solutions Sector headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama.
This position will work in the Materials and Process Engineering discipline and will be responsible for materials and process selection, product definition, and the preparation of specifications and technical reports. Candidate shall possess strong engineering fundamentals in steel metallurgy and thermal processing techniques to support steel rocket motor case processing, qualification, and product acceptance. Candidate shall be capable of analyzing a wide range of metal characteristics such as grain size, structure and phases, presence and types of intermetallic compounds, as well as defects related to manufacturing in accordance with drawing/specification requirements. Candidate shall be responsible for collaborating with project engineers on supplier process development and demonstrate the capability to conduct failure analyses linked to materials and thermal processing issues. Additional activities include but are not limited to the development, modification, improvement, and troubleshooting of processes associated with the fabrication of steel motor cases in all stages of the production process. This position will report to the Materials and Processes Engineering Senior Manager in Huntsville, AL.
About Us
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.
Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company, is growing in The Rocket City, Huntsville, AL! We’ve begun hiring for our third facility in the Huntsville area, a 379,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility near the Huntsville airport that will specialize in the production and assembly of inert solid rocket motor components. We are also continuing to grow at our Huntsville center of excellence for Missile Solutions Program Management and Engineering, as well as our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in north Huntsville, where we produce advanced propulsion products.
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.
Essential Functions
75% – Performing technical work directly evaluating/supporting the processing/fabrication of various Missile Solutions product lines.
15% – Provide technical Engineering support to the Supply Chain.
10% – Troubleshooting/solving processing issues at various vendors.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in a field such as Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering and five (5) years of related experience. A Master’s degree in one of the disciplines is preferred. A GPA of 3.2 plus is required. Strong communication, technical presentation, teamwork, and Microsoft Office skills are required.
Travel up to 25% of time on a yearly basis may be required to support work at suppliers and other enterprise locations.
Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency or other 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:
Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.
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