Associate, Materials Process Engineering

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Associate, Materials and Processes Engineering Job Code: 40389 Job Location: Redmond, WA Job Schedule: 9/80 (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off) Job Description L3Harris is seeking an Associate Materials and Process Engineer with a strong background in materials and processes engineering to join our team. The ideal candidate will have exposure to the aerospace industry as well as a materials engineering background. This role has both program‑facing and lab responsibilities. The role will report within the materials engineering group and be based in Redmond, WA. Essential Functions Perform lab evaluations of metallurgical specimens leveraging tools such as optical and electron microscopy. Update and enhance materials specifications and other program requirements. Interface with the internal manufacturing team to support processing on‑site. Qualifications Students or recent graduates (within the last 12 months) pursuing or holding a Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields. Preferred Additional Skills Exposure to a variety of materials characterization techniques. Exposure to chemical or industrial environments and appropriate safety practices. Benchtop chemistry and lab expertise. Benefits In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington is $68,000 – $126,000. 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 health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, 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. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. Please click here for the E‑Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( #J-18808-Ljbffr L3Harris