Intern, Material Process Engineer

L3Harris • Canoga Park, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Energetic & Propellant Development classification performs chemical research and analysis to support propellant and compound synthesis and characterization, combustion and diagnostics, chemical synthesis and characterization, material qualification and compatibility, environmental compliance and remediation, and manufacturing processes. The role develops and carries out ideas and plans to improve energetics, propulsion, and warhead systems in a timely and cost-efficient manner. It develops research proposals supporting technically and economically sound evaluation of new or improved products, synthetic methods, processes, and analytical and physical testing techniques, and recommends how to use results or whether to change or end a project.

The position requires applying relevant codes, rules, and regulations; Good Laboratory Practices and protocols; laboratory safety and quality assurance; and principles of chemistry, mathematics, statistics, mechanics, and physics. The intern conducts laboratory testing according to approved work instructions, analyzes and reports results, maintains records, and communicates effectively with others. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of pertinent codes, rules, and regulations related to assigned work.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and protocols.
• Knowledge of chemical laboratory process and test equipment, specialized analytical equipment, and computer/software systems.
• Knowledge of EPA or other specialized testing protocols.
• Knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, statistics, mechanics, and physics and ability to apply them to laboratory assignments.
• Knowledge of quality assurance protocols, general laboratory safety, and OSHA and CALOSHA Laboratory Standard safety and health standards related to laboratory testing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret laboratory testing results, maintain records, and prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations encountered at work.
• Ability to independently develop and administer unique testing and research techniques and methods, and novel concepts and technical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical research and analysis supporting propellant and compound synthesis and characterization, combustion and diagnostics, chemical synthesis and characterization, material qualification and compatibility, environmental compliance and remediation, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and execute ideas and plans to improve energetics, propulsion, and warhead systems in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Develop research proposals to evaluate new or improved products, synthetic methods, processes, and analytical and physical testing techniques.
• Recommend utilization of research results, changes to the scope of work, or termination of a project.
• Conduct laboratory testing in accordance with approved work instructions.
• Analyze and interpret laboratory test results, maintain records, and prepare accurate reports of laboratory activities.
• Interpret and apply relevant provisions of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Develop and administer unique testing and research techniques and methods, and develop novel concepts and technical approaches to improve or create opportunities.
• Maintain test and research records and establish cooperative working relationships with others.

Benefits

• Relocation stipend
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed