About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Job Title</strong>: Intern, Materials & Processes Engineering</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Job ID</strong>: 29384</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Job Location</strong>: Virginia </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Job Schedule</strong>: 9/80 – 9 hours Monday – Thursday, 8 hours every other Friday</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Job Description</strong>: </span></p> <p class="text" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Energetic & Propellant Development classification is responsible for performing chemical research and analysis tasks to support propellant and compound synthesis and characterization, combustion and diagnostics, chemical synthesis and characterization, material qualification and compatibility, environmental compliance and remediation activities, and manufacturing processes. Conceives, organizes, promotes and executes ideas and plans to improve energetics, propulsion and warhead systems in a timely and cost efficient manner. Develops research proposals to provide a technically and economically sound basis for developing and evaluating new or improved products, synthetic methods, processes and analytical and physical testing techniques. Recommends utilization of the results or changes in the scope of work or termination of a project.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Knowledge of:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Pertinent codes, rules, and regulations related to areas of assignments</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Principles of Good Laboratory Practices and Protocols</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Use of chemical laboratory process and test equipment, specialized analytical equipment, and various computer/software systems</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or other specialized testing protocols</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Principles of chemistry, mathematics, statistics, mechanics, and physics, and the ability to relate these to laboratory assignments</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Quality assurance protocols and general laboratory safety</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Safety and health standards (OSHA and CALOSHA Laboratory Standard) related to laboratory testing procedures and practices</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Computers and applicable software</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Ability to:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Effectively communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conduct laboratory testing in accordance with approved work instructions</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Analyze and interpret results of laboratory testing, keep records, and prepare accurate reports of laboratory activities</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Interpret and apply specific cases, provisions of laws, rules, or regulations encountered at work</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Independently develop and administer unique testing and research techniques and methods</span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Independently develop novel concepts and technical approaches for the purpose of improving/creating opportunities </span></li> <li class="tBullet" style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain a variety of test and research records</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Candidates must be in enrolled in Chemical Engineering discipline or similar major, and be returning to school upon the completion of their internship</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $22/hr-$40.50/hrThis 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.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p>