We are seeking an Associate Engineer, Mechanical Design to join our engineering design team in Jupiter, FL.

This position requires mechanical design skills that will be applied in designing and solving issues in the development of combustion devices for large liquid rocket engines. Working with other senior staff and subject matter experts, the candidate will support component valve, injector, pre-burner and gas generator, chamber, or nozzle design and integration of this type of hardware used in high pressure, extreme environment applications. This candidate will be required to work through all types of technical design tasks with support from senior staff.

This position may be filled at this level or one level 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.

Our West Palm Beach, FL facility is home to the family of RL10 Upper-Stage Rocket Engines that have propelled missions to every planet in the solar system! This site is also the Hypersonics center of excellence which built the scramjet engine that powered the record-setting X-51A Waverider.

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

The selected candidate will effectively perform mechanical design engineering assignments requiring application of advanced principles, theories and concepts to develop propulsion hardware for spacecraft.

Duties include formal disposition of hardware non-conformances (35%), affordability/trades/improvements of designs by coordinating with multiple different engineering disciplines (30%), clean sheet component and assembly designs (20%), and on-site or supplier hardware support to manufacturing (15%).

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements and Desired Qualifications:

• An advanced degree or coursework toward an advanced degree is a plus.
• Competency in the use of CREO Pro-Engineer CAD geometry-based modeling is desired.
• Experience in the design and development of mechanical systems and working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 is expected.
• Strong mechanical engineering background with knowledge and understanding of fluid flow principles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (welding, brazing, machining, heat treating) is Desired.
• General component and system level knowledge of rocket propulsion hardware is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is also needed.

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Requires U.S. Citizenship. 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.