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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
We are seeking to fill an Intern - Design Engineering role for Summer 2025 at our Huntsville, AL location.
Summer internships will start in approximately May/June and end in August/September.
Aerojet Rocketdyne is growing inThe Rocket City, Huntsville, AL! We've begun hiring for our third facility in the Huntsville area, a 379,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility near the Huntsville airport that will specialize in the production and assembly of inert solid rocket motor components. We are also continuing to grow at our Huntsville Defense HQ for Program Management and Engineering, as well as our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in north Huntsville, where we produce advanced propulsion products.
Essential Functions
After orientation and training, interns will perform various entry-level engineering duties for the Mechanical Design and CAD Modeling technical staff in Solid Propulsion, Nozzle Design and Composite Design for Controllable Solids Propulsion, Solid Motor Propulsion and/or Air-Breathing Propulsion field. These positions will support senior engineering staff and gain experience and familiarization with our programs and products.
Projects may include assisting with the development of engineering designs that are used on controllable solids propulsion, solid rocket motor and/or Air-Breathing Propulsion applications. Tasks will vary but may include cost estimates for proposals, engine systems development, verification and test support related to our rocket engine products, and technical review of reliability and systems safety analysis products. Additionally, the role will allow interns to become familiar with and utilize computer aided design software tools used to create 3D models and perform basic engineering calculations to support concepts and preliminary designs.
Qualifications
Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering (or similar major), and returning to school upon completion of the assignment.
Preferred Additional Skills
3.2 GPA or above
Junior standing or above
Solid academic track record of accomplishment
Leadership & teamwork skills
Hands-on mechanical experience
Experience with CAD software tools
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.
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