Sr. Specialist, Composite Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the team shaping the future of aerospace innovation! At L3Harris, your work directly contributes to national defense and next-generation aerospace innovation. You’ll join a team that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and accountability. Here, your expertise doesn’t just make a difference — it makes history. L3Harris is seeking a skilled and driven Composite Manufacturing Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing Facility North (AMFN) in Toney, Alabama — the premier site for inert manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware. In this role, you’ll be part of a dynamic, hands-on team responsible for turning engineering designs into real-world aerospace hardware. You’ll develop, optimize, and lead advanced composite manufacturing processes for filament winding, hand layup, and composite curing , ensuring every component meets the highest standards of precision, performance, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience.
• 2+ years experience manufacturing composites and/or aerospace hardware.
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience laying up composite parts or creating composite samples.
• Experience with filament winding (4- or 5-axis machine programming and operation).
• Familiarity with composite curing processes and oven operation/programming.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills — you’re the bridge between design and production.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in composites: Plan, develop, and maintain advanced processes for composite fabrication — from concept through production.
• Build excellence into every detail: Create clear and thorough work instructions, PFMEAs, JSAs, and other process documentation that ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Be a hands-on problem solver: Support shop floor activities, troubleshoot production issues, and provide real-time engineering guidance.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with design, production, and quality teams to align manufacturing methods with engineering intent and customer expectations.
• Promote technical mastery: Train and mentor technicians and peers in advanced composite techniques and process best practices.
• Own quality and improvement: Investigate nonconformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Represent your work with pride: Present manufacturing processes and updates during customer reviews and engineering change board meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees