Aerospace Engineering Intern 1

Location: Canoga Park, CA Employment Type: Full-Time

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Job Title:  Intern, Aerospace Engineering

Job Code: 42725

Job 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

Structural analysis of aircraft modifications, including design support, and preparation of technical documentation necessary to ensure airworthiness

Determination of stress levels in primary and secondary aircraft structure, systems, and equipment resulting from applied and induced loads, as well as the comparison of these stresses with material properties to predict failure and structural instabilities given due consideration to applicable failure theories

Qualifications

Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field at an accredited university.

Preferred Skills

CAD or analysis (FEA) tools exposure, and/or experience in mechanical design or analysis of electronic systems, structures and mechanisms

Familiarity with transducer instrumentation, data collection and or automation and software programming for numerical analysis

Must be able to apply the principles of Structural Mechanics to predict internal stresses and structural instabilities

Must be able to generate free body diagrams, determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams

Working knowledge of one programming language

Familiarity with finite element methods and fatigue and damage tolerance principles

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $25 - $48/hour. 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 relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, 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.

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