Associate, Materials Process Engineering

About the Role

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, with a primary focus on wet chemistry testing and chemical analysis for Space and Defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under direct supervision following detailed instructions and established laboratory procedures.
• Perform wet chemistry analyses including solution preparation, titrations, gravimetric analysis, pH and conductivity measurements, and automated titration methods.
• Conduct contamination analysis to support process control, cleanliness verification, and product investigations.
• Operate analytical and wet-chemistry instrumentation, including FTIR, LECO (carbon/sulfur analysis), pH meters, titrators, GCs, analytical balances, and AA.
• Support engineering projects by developing test protocols, performing chemical analyses, and documenting data for research, development, and failure analysis.
• Follow all required safety practices and use supplied personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work safely with acids, bases, oxidizers, and other hazardous laboratory chemicals.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in wet chemistry testing and chemical analysis.
• Experience operating analytical and wet-chemistry instrumentation: FTIR, LECO, pH meters, titrators, GCs, analytical balances, AA.
• Familiarity with solution preparation, titrations, gravimetric analysis, pH and conductivity measurements.
• Knowledge of contamination analysis.
• Ability to develop test protocols and document data.
• Adherence to safety practices and use of PPE.
• Experience working with hazardous laboratory chemicals.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, OR have completed a bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months.